Harman Kardon Stereo Receiver AVR 310 User Manual

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Introduction  
Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!  
With the purchase of a Harman Kardon  
ing to create an open, spacious sound field  
even when only two front speakers are avail-  
able. Finally, the AVR 310 is among the very  
few A/V receivers that offer decoding of MP3  
data, so that you may listen to the latest music  
selections directly from compatible computers  
or playback devices with the power and fidelity  
you expect from Harman Kardon.  
The AVR 310s powerful amplifier uses  
traditional Harman Kardon high-current design  
technologies to meet the wide dynamic range  
of any program selection.  
AVR 310 you are about to begin many years of  
listening enjoyment. The AVR 310 has been  
custom-designed to provide all the excitement  
and detail of movie soundtracks and every  
nuance of musical selections. With onboard  
Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity  
receiver more than forty-seven years ago. With  
state-of-the-art circuitry and time-honored cir-  
cuit designs, the AVR 310 is one of the finest  
receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon.  
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Dolby* Digital and DTS decoding, the AVR 310  
delivers six discrete channels of audio that take  
advantage of the digital soundtracks from the  
latest DVD and LD releases and Digital  
Television broadcasts.  
In addition to providing a wide range of listen-  
ing options, the AVR 310 is easy to configure so  
that it provides the best results with your  
speakers and specific listening-room environ-  
ment. On-screen menus make it simple to enter  
settings for speakers, inputs and delay times,  
while our exclusive EzSetremote measures a  
systems sound levels and automatically cali-  
brates them for perfectly balanced soundfield  
presentation.  
I Onboard Dolby Digital and DTS  
Decoding Using Crystal® Chip  
Technology  
While complex digital systems are hard  
at work within the AVR 310 to make all of this  
happen, hookup and operation are simple.  
Color-keyed connections, a programmable  
remote control, and on-screen menus make the  
AVR 310 easy to use. To obtain the maximum  
enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you  
to take a few minutes to read through this  
manual. This will ensure that connections to  
speakers, source playback units and other  
external devices are made properly. In addition,  
a few minutes spent learning the functions of  
the various controls will enable you to take  
advantage of all the power the AVR 310 is  
able to deliver.  
I Harman Kardons Exclusive Logic 7 and  
VMAx Modes  
I MP3 Decoding for Use with Computers  
and Digital Audio Players  
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Remote Automatically Sets  
Output Levels for Optimum  
Performance  
For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 310 fea-  
tures connections for four video devices, all  
with both composite and S-Video inputs. Two  
additional audio inputs are available, and a  
total of six digital inputs make the AVR 310  
capable of handling all the latest digital audio  
sources. Coax and optical digital outputs are  
available for direct connection to digital  
recorders, and the front-panel coaxial jack may  
be switched to an output for use with portable  
recorders a Harman Kardon exclusive. Two  
video recording outputs, preamp outputs for  
use with external power amplifiers, and a six  
channel input make the AVR 310 virtually  
future-proof, with everything needed to  
accommodate tomorrows new formats right  
on board.  
I Front-Panel Digital Inputs and Coax  
Digital Output Capability for Easy  
Connection to Portable Digital Devices  
and the Latest Video Game Consoles  
I Multiple Digital Inputs and Outputs  
I On-Screen Menu and Display System  
If you have any questions about this product,  
its installation or its operation, please contact  
your retailer or custom installer. They are your  
best local sources of information.  
I 6-Channel Direct Input and Preamp  
Outputs for Easy Expansion and Use  
with Future Audio Formats  
I Complete Multi-Zone System with  
Separate Zone IIRemote Included  
Description and Features  
The AVR 310 is among the most versatile and  
multi-featured A/V receivers available, incorpo-  
rating a wide range of listening options. In  
addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for  
digital sources, a broad choice of analog sur-  
round modes are available for use with sources  
such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the  
The AVR 310s flexibility and power extend  
beyond your main home-theater or listening  
room. The AVR 310 includes a sophisticated  
multi-zone control system that allows you to  
select one source for use in the main room and  
a different one in a second room. Complete  
control over volume is possible with a separate  
infrared control link. To make it easy to operate  
the AVR 310 from a remote room, a separate  
Zone IIremote is included.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
AVR 310s own FM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby  
Pro Logic*, Dolby 3 Stereo and custom Hall and  
Theater modes, only Harman Kardon receivers  
offer Logic 7® to create a wider, more envelop-  
ing field environment and more defined fly-  
overs and pans. Another Harman Kardon exclu-  
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,  
do not use this (polarized)  
plug with an extension cord,  
receptacle or other outlet  
unless the blades can  
be fully inserted to  
prevent blade exposure.  
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sive is VMAx , which uses proprietary process-  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,  
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to  
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated  
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s  
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a  
risk of electric shock to persons.  
The exclamation point within an equilateral  
triangle is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of important operating and  
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the  
literature accompanying the appliance.  
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Safety Information  
TV) system installers attention to article 820-  
40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for  
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies  
that the cable ground shall be connected to the  
grounding system of the building, as close to  
the point of cable entry as possible.  
with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-  
ference to radio communication. However, there  
is no guarantee that harmful interference will  
not occur in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful interference to  
radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and  
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
Important Safety Information  
Verify Line Voltage Before Use  
Your AVR 310 has been designed for use with  
120-volt AC current. Connection to a line volt-  
age other than that for which it is intended  
can create a safety and fire hazard and may  
damage the unit.  
Installation Location  
I To assure proper operation and to avoid the  
potential for safety hazards, place the unit  
on a firm and level surface. When placing the  
unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and  
any mounting hardware can support the  
weight of the product.  
If you have any questions about the voltage  
requirements for your specific model, or about  
the line voltage in your area, contact your selling  
dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.  
I Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
I Increase the separation between the equip-  
ment and receiver.  
Do Not Use Extension Cords  
I Make certain that proper space is provided  
both above and below the unit for ventila-  
tion. If this product will be installed in a  
cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain  
that there is sufficient air movement within  
the cabinet. Under some circumstances a fan  
may be required.  
I Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
To avoid safety hazards, use only the power  
cord attached to your unit. We do not recom-  
mend that extension cords be used with this  
product. As with all electrical devices, do not  
run power cords under rugs or carpets or place  
heavy objects on them. Damaged power cords  
should be replaced immediately by an author-  
ized service depot with a cord meeting factory  
specifications.  
I Consult the dealer or an experienced  
radio/TV technician for help.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harm-  
ful interference, and (2) this device must accept  
interference received, including interference  
that may cause undesired operation.  
I Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted  
surface.  
I Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold  
locations, or an area that is exposed to direct  
sunlight or heating equipment.  
Handle the AC Power Cord Gently  
When disconnecting the power cord from an  
AC outlet, always pull the plug, never pull the  
cord. If you do not intend to use the unit for  
any considerable length of time, disconnect the  
plug from the AC outlet.  
I Avoid moist or humid locations.  
NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause  
this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules and may void the users authority to  
operate the equipment.  
I Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the  
top of the unit, or place objects directly  
over them.  
Do Not Open the Cabinet  
Cleaning  
Unpacking  
There are no user-serviceable components  
inside this product. Opening the cabinet may  
present a shock hazard, and any modification  
to the product will void your guarantee. If water  
or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire  
or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit, dis-  
connect it from the AC power source immedi-  
ately, and consult an authorized service station.  
When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,  
soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft  
cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a  
fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immedi-  
ately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene,  
aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other  
volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive  
cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal  
parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.  
The carton and shipping materials used to pro-  
tect your new receiver during shipment were  
specially designed to cushion it from shock and  
vibration. We suggest that you save the carton  
and packing materials for use in shipping if you  
move, or should the unit ever need repair.  
To minimize the size of the carton in storage,  
you may wish to flatten it. This is done by care-  
fully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and  
collapsing the carton. Other cardboard inserts  
may be stored in the same manner. Packing  
materials that cannot be collapsed should be  
saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.  
CATV or Antenna Grounding  
If an outside antenna or cable system is con-  
nected to this product, be certain that it is  
grounded so as to provide some protection  
against voltage surges and static charges.  
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,  
ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information  
with respect to proper grounding of the mast  
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-  
in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of  
grounding conductors, location of antenna dis-  
charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes  
and requirements of the grounding electrode.  
Moving the Unit  
Before moving the unit, be certain to discon-  
nect any interconnection cords with other com-  
ponents, and make certain that you disconnect  
the unit from the AC outlet.  
If you do not wish to save the packaging mate-  
rials, please note that the carton and other sec-  
tions of the shipping protection are recyclable.  
Please respect the environment and discard  
those materials at a local recycling center.  
Important Information for the User  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class-B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
The limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment gener-  
ates, uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy  
and, if not installed and used in accordance  
At this time you should remove the protective  
plastic film from the front-panel lens. Leaving  
the film in place may affect the performance of  
your remote control.  
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Front Panel Controls  
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1Main Power Switch  
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3Power Indicator  
!Input Source Selector  
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Input Indicators  
ÒDelay  
4Headphone Jack  
5Selector Buttons  
6Tone Mode  
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˜Surround Mode Indicators  
¯Remote Sensor Window  
the unit off. Note that the Power Indicator  
1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to  
apply power to the AVR 310. When the switch  
is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby  
mode, as indicated by the amber LED 3sur-  
rounding the System Power Control 2.  
This button MUST be pressed in to operate the  
unit. To turn the unit off and prevent the use  
of the remote control, this switch should be  
pressed until it pops out from the front panel  
so that the word OFFmay be read at the  
top of the switch.  
5Selector Buttons: When you are establish-  
ing the AVR 310s configuration settings, use  
these buttons to select from the choices available,  
as shown in the Main Information Display  
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surrounding the switch  
when the unit is on.  
will turn green  
3Power Indicator: This LED will be illumi-  
nated in amber when the unit is in the Standby  
mode to signal that the unit is ready to be  
turned on. When the unit is in operation, the  
indicator will turn green.  
6Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables  
or disables the Bass and Treble tone controls.  
When the button is pressed so that the words  
TONE IN appear in the Main Information  
Display Û, the settings of the Bass &and  
Treble (controls may be used to adjust the  
output signals. When the button is pressed so  
that the words TONE OUT appear in the Main  
Information Display Û, the output signal  
will be flat,without any bass or treble alter-  
ation, no matter how the actual Bass and  
Treble controls &(are adjusted.  
4Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to  
listen to the AVR 310s output through a pair of  
headphones. Be certain that the headphones  
have a standard 1/4" stereo phone plug. Note  
that the main room speakers will automatically  
be turned off when the headphone jack is in use.  
NOTE: This switch is normally left in the ON”  
position.  
2System Power Control: When the Main  
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Power Switch  
is ON,press this button  
to turn on the AVR 310; press it again to turn  
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Front Panel Controls  
7Surround Mode Selector: Press this but-  
ton to change the surround mode by scrolling  
through the list of available modes. Note that  
depending on the type of input, some modes  
are not always available. (See page 26 for more  
information about surround modes.)  
$Digital Coax 3 Status Indicator: This LED  
indicator will normally light green to show that  
the Digital Coax 3 jack is operating as an input.  
When the jack has been configured as an output  
the indicator will turn red to show that the jack  
may be used for recording. (See page 19 for  
more information on configuring the Digital  
Coax 3 jack.)  
Input Indicators: A green LED will light in  
front of the input that is currently being used as  
the source for the AVR 310.  
Ò Delay: Press this button to begin the  
sequence of steps required to enter delay time  
settings. (See page 20 for more information on  
delay times.)  
8Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the  
button to tune lower frequency stations and the  
right side of the button to tune higher frequency  
stations. When a station with a strong signal  
is reached, the TUNED indicator Wwill be  
illuminated in the Main Information  
Display Û.  
ÚDigital Input Selector: When playing a  
source that has a digital output, press this  
button to select between the Optical #i  
and Coaxial %j Digital inputs. (See pages  
2729 for more information on digital audio.)  
%Digital Coax 3 Jack: This jack is normally  
used for connection to the output of portable  
audio devices, video game consoles or other  
products that have a coax digital jack. It may  
also be configured as an output jack, to feed a  
digital signal to a CD-R, MiniDisc or other digi-  
tal recording device. (See page 30 for informa-  
tion on configuring the Digital Coax 3 Jack to  
an output.)  
ÛMain Information Display: This display  
delivers messages and status indications to  
help you operate the receiver. (See pages 78  
for a complete explanation of the Information  
Display.)  
To tune manually, tap the button lightly and  
note that the tuner will step up one frequency  
increment per button press. When the button is  
held for a few seconds you will note that the  
unit will quickly search the frequency band.  
Release it once the fast tuning starts; the tuner  
will automatically scan for the next station with  
an acceptable signal and then stop.  
^Video 4 Input Jacks: These audio/video  
jacks may be used for temporary connection to  
video games or portable audio/video products  
such as camcorders and portable audio players.  
ÙChannel Select Button: Press this button  
to begin the process of trimming the channel  
output levels using an external audio source.  
(For more information on output level trim  
adjustment, see page 30.)  
9Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button  
will automatically switch the AVR 310 to the  
Tuner mode. Pressing it again will switch  
between the AM and FM frequency bands. (See  
page 29 for more information on the tuner.)  
&Bass Control: Turn this control to modify  
the low frequency output of the left/right chan-  
nels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a  
suitable position for your taste or room acoustics.  
ıSpeaker Select Button: Press this button  
to begin the process of selecting the speaker  
positions that are used in your listening room.  
(See page 21 for more information on setup  
and configuration.)  
*Balance Control: Turn this control to  
change the relative volume for the front  
left/right channels.  
)Preset Stations Selector: Press this  
button to scroll up or down through the list or  
stations that have been entered into the preset  
memory. (See page 30 for more information on  
tuner programming.)  
ˆTest Tone Selector: Press this button to  
begin the process of adjusting the channel out-  
put levels using the internal test tone as a ref-  
erence. (For more information on output level  
adjustment, see page 22.)  
NOTE: For proper operation of the surround  
modes this control should be at the midpoint  
or 12 oclockposition.  
!Input Source Selector: Press this button  
to change the input by scrolling up or down  
through the list of input sources.  
(Treble Control: Turn this control to modify  
the high frequency output of the left/right chan-  
nels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a  
suitable position for your taste or room acoustics.  
˜Surround Mode Indicators: A green LED  
will light in front of the surround mode that is  
currently in use.  
@FM Mode Selector: Press this button to  
select Auto or Manual tuning. When the button  
is pressed so that the AUTO Indicator Xlights,  
the tuner will search for the next station with an  
acceptable signal when the Tuning Selector  
ÓVolume Control: Turn this knob clockwise  
to increase the volume, counterclockwise to  
decrease the volume. If the AVR 310 is muted,  
adjusting volume control will automatically  
release the unit from the silenced condition.  
¯Remote Sensor Window: The sensor  
behind this window receives infrared signals  
from the remote control. Aim the remote at this  
area and do not block or cover it unless an  
external remote sensor is installed.  
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pressed so that the AUTO Indicator Xis not lit,  
each press of the Tuning Selector 8u  
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ÔSet Button: When making choices during  
the setup and configuration process, press this  
button to enter the desired setting as shown  
in the Main Information Display Ûinto the  
AVR 310s memory. The set button may also  
be used to change the display brightness.  
(See page 32.)  
will increase the frequency. (See page 29 for  
more information on using the tuner.)  
#Digital Optical 3 Input: Connect the opti-  
cal digital output of an audio or video product to  
this jack. When the Input is not in use, be certain  
to keep the plastic cap installed to avoid dust  
contamination that might degrade future  
performance.  
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Front Panel Information Display  
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ABitstream Indicators  
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CDTS Mode Indicator  
DDolby Digital Indicator  
ECoaxial Source Indicators  
FDolby Pro Logic Indicator  
GAnalog Input Indicator  
HDolby 3 Stereo Indicator  
IVMAx Mode Indicator  
J5 Channel Stereo Indicator  
KLogic 7 Mode Indicators  
LHall Mode Indicator  
SPreset Indicator  
TSleep Indicator  
UMemory Indicator  
VStereo Indicator  
WTuned Indicator  
XAuto Indicator  
MOSD Indicator  
NTheater Mode Indicator  
ONight Mode Indicator  
PMultiroom Indicator  
QSpeaker/Channel Input Indicators  
RPreset Number/Sleep Timer  
YMain Information Display  
ZMute Indicator  
ABitstream Indicators: When the input is a  
digital source, one of these indicators will light to  
display the specific type of data signal in use.  
GAnalog Input Indicator: This indicator  
lights when an analog input source has been  
selected.  
NTheater Mode Indicator: This indicator  
lights to show that the Theater mode is in use.  
ONight Mode Indicator: This indicator  
lights when the AVR 310 is in the Night mode,  
which preserves the dynamic range of digital  
program material at low volume levels.  
BOptical Source Indicators: These indica-  
tors light to show when an Optical Digital Input  
has been selected.  
HDolby 3 Stereo Indicator: This indicator  
lights when the Dolby 3 Stereo Mode has been  
selected.  
CDTS Mode Indicator: This indicator lights  
when a DTS-encoded source is playing.  
IVMAx Mode Indicator: This indicator  
lights when the VMAx mode is in use. VMAx  
Fappears when the Far Field VMAx mode is  
selected; VMAxNappears when the Near  
Field VMAx mode is selected. (See page 26 for  
a description of the VMAx Modes.)  
PMultiroom Indicator: This indicator lights  
when the multiroom system is active. Note that  
it will remain lit when the multiroom system is  
in use even though the main room system is in  
the Standby mode and all other indicators are  
dark. (See page 34 for more information on the  
Multiroom system.)  
DDolby Digital Indicator: This indicator  
lights when a Dolby Digital source is being  
played.  
ECoaxial Source Indicators: These indica-  
tors light to show when a Coaxial Digital Input  
has been selected.  
J5 Channel Stereo Indicator: This indica-  
tor lights when the 5 Channel Stereo mode has  
been selected.  
QSpeaker/Channel Input Indicators: These  
indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the  
speaker type selected for each channel or the  
incoming data-signal configuration. The left,  
center, right, right surround and left surround  
speaker indicators are composed of three boxes,  
while the subwoofer is a single box. The center  
box lights when a Smallspeaker is selected,  
and the two outer boxes light when Large”  
speakers are selected. When none of the boxes  
are lit for the center, surround or subwoofer  
channels, no speaker has been selected for one  
of those positions. (See page 21 for more infor-  
mation on configuring speakers.) The letters  
inside each of the center boxes display active  
input channels. For standard analog inputs, only  
the L and R will light, indicating a stereo input.  
When a digital source is playing, the indicators  
FDolby Pro Logic Indicator: This indicator  
lights when the Dolby ProLogic mode has been  
selected.  
KLogic 7 Mode Indicators: These indica-  
tors light when the Logic 7 mode is in use.  
LOGIC7Cappears for the Cinema version  
of Logic 7, LOGIC7Mappears for the  
Music version of Logic 7. (See page 26 for a  
description of the Logic 7 Modes.)  
NOTE: It is possible to see the Dolby Pro Logic  
indicator lit simultaneously with the Dolby  
Digital indicator, even though the Dolby Digital  
surround mode has been selected. This is due to  
the specifications for Dolby Digital processing,  
which require that the Dolby Pro Logic mode  
apply any time a 2-channel Dolby signal is  
detected. If you desire 5.1-channel audio, check  
the audio settings in the menus for both your  
DVD player and your DVD disc to make sure  
that a 5.1-channel Dolby Digital soundtrack has  
been selected.  
LHall Mode Indicators: These indicators  
light when one of the Hall modes has been  
selected.  
MOSD Indicator: When the OSD system is in  
use, this indicator lights to remind you that the  
other indicators in this display do not function  
when the On Screen Display is being used.  
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Front Panel Information Display  
will light to display the channels being received at  
the digital input. When the letters flash, the digital  
input has been interrupted. (See page 28 for more  
information on the Channel Indicators.)  
other aspects of the AVR 310s operation.  
ZMute Indicator: This indicator lights to  
remind you that the AVR 310s output has been  
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silenced by pressing the Mute button  
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RPreset Number/Sleep Timer: When the  
tuner is in use, these numbers indicate the spe-  
cific preset memory location in use. (See page 29  
for more information on preset stations.) When  
the Sleep function is in use, these numbers show  
how many minutes remain before the unit goes  
into the Standby mode.  
Press the Mute button again to return to the  
previously selected output level.  
SPreset Indicator: This indicator lights when  
the tuner is in use to show that the Preset  
Number/Sleep Timer Ris showing the sta-  
tions preset memory number. (See page 30 for  
more information on tuner presets.)  
TSleep Indicator: This indicator lights when  
the Sleep function is in use. The numbers in the  
Preset Number/Sleep Timer Indicators will show  
the minutes remaining before the AVR 310 goes  
into the Standby mode. (See page 25 for more  
information on the Sleep function.)  
U
Memory Indicator: This indicator flashes  
when entering presets and other information  
into the tuners memory.  
VStereo Indicator: This indicator lights when  
an FM station is being tuned in stereo.  
W
Tuned Indicator: This indicator lights when a  
station is being received with sufficient signal  
strength to provide acceptable listening quality.  
XAuto Indicator: This indicator lights when  
the tuners Auto mode is in use.  
YMain Information Display: This display  
shows messages relating to the status, input  
source, surround mode, tuner, volume level or  
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Tape Outputs  
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Switched AC Accessory Outlet  
Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet  
° AC Power Cord  
· Remote IR Output  
a Remote IR Input  
j Coaxial Digital Inputs  
k Digital Audio Outputs  
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Video 1 Audio Outputs  
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FM Antenna  
Video 3 Audio Inputs  
Video 2 Audio Inputs  
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Video 2 Audio Outputs  
b Multiroom IR Input  
c DVD Video Inputs  
CD Inputs  
ª 6-Channel Direct Inputs  
Multiroom Outputs  
Preamp Outputs  
¤ Subwoofer Output  
Video Monitor Outputs  
Front Speaker Outputs  
d Video 1 Video Outputs  
e Video 3 Video Inputs  
f Video 2 Video Inputs  
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correct polarity by connecting the red (+) termi-  
nals on the AVR 310 to the red (+) terminals on  
the speaker and the black () terminals on the  
AVR 310 to the black () terminals on the  
speakers. (See page 15 for more information on  
speaker polarity.)  
¡ Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the  
PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.  
d Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these  
jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or  
S-Video jack on a VCR.  
Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the  
RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.  
e Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect these  
jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video  
jacks on a VCR or other video source.  
£ Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these  
jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR  
or other video source.  
Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect  
these outputs to the matching + or terminals  
on your left and right surround speakers. When  
making speaker connections always make cer-  
tain to maintain correct polarity by connecting  
the red (+) terminals on the AVR 310 to the red  
(+) terminals on the speakers and the black ()  
terminals on the AVR 310 to the black () ter-  
minals on the speakers. See page 15 for more  
information on speaker polarity.  
f Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these  
jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video  
jacks on a VCR or other video source.  
¢ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna  
supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an  
external AM antenna is used, make connections  
to the AM and GND terminals in accordance  
with the instructions supplied with the antenna.  
g Video 2 Video Outputs: Connect these  
jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or  
S-Video jacks on a VCR.  
Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect these  
jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on  
a VCR.  
h Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these  
jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video  
jacks on a VCR or other video source.  
Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This  
outlet may be used to power any device you  
wish to have turned on when the AVR 310 is  
turned on with the System Power Control  
switch 2.  
§ DVD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks  
to the analog audio jacks on a DVD or other  
video source.  
i Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the opti-  
cal digital output from a DVD player, HDTV  
receiver, LD player or CD player to these jacks.  
The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal,  
a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.  
FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or  
an optional external FM antenna to this terminal.  
Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This  
outlet may be used to power any AC device.  
The power will remain on at this outlet regard-  
less of whether the AVR 310 is on or off.  
j Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax  
digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,  
LD player or CD player to these jacks. The signal  
may be either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal  
or a standard PCM digital source. Do not con-  
nect the RF digital output of an LD player to  
these jacks.  
CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the out-  
put of a compact disc player or CD changer.  
Note: The total power consumption of all  
devices connected to the accessory outlets  
should not exceed 100 watts.  
ª 6-Channel Direct Inputs: If an external  
digital audio decoder is used, connect the out-  
puts of that decoder to these jacks.  
° AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to  
an unswitched AC wall output.  
Multiroom Outputs: Connect these jacks  
to an optional audio power amplifier to listen  
to the source selected by the mulitroom system  
in a remote room.  
k Digital Audio Outputs: Connect these  
jacks to the matching digital input connector  
on a digital recorder such as a CD-R or  
MiniDisc recorder.  
· Remote IR Output: This connection per-  
mits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other  
remote controlled devices. Connect this jack to  
the IR INjack on Harman Kardon (or other  
compatible) equipment.  
Preamp Outputs: These jacks may be  
connected to an external power amplifier.  
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Video 3 Audio Inputs: Connect these  
jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR  
or other video source.  
¤ Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to  
the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If  
an external subwoofer amplifier is used, con-  
nect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.  
a Remote IR Input: If the AVR 310s front-  
panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet  
doors or other obstructions, an external IR  
sensor may be used. Connect the output of  
the sensor to this jack.  
32  
Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect these  
jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR  
or other video source.  
Video Monitor Outputs: Connect this  
jack to the composite or S-Video input of a TV  
monitor or video projector to view the on-screen  
menus and the output of any standard video  
source selected by the receivers video switcher.  
33  
Video 2 Audio Outputs: Connect these  
jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on a  
VCR or other video source.  
b Multiroom IR Input: Connect the output of  
an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to  
operate the AVR 310s multiroom control system.  
c DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to  
the composite or S-Video output jacks on a  
DVD or other video source.  
Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these  
outputs to the matching + or terminals on  
your front speakers. When making speaker  
connections, always make certain to maintain  
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aPower On Button  
bIR Transmitter Window  
cProgram/SPL Indicator  
dPower Off Button  
eInput Selectors  
fAVR Selector  
gAM/FM Tuner Select  
hLearn Button  
iTest Button  
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AVR  
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sTuner Mode  
tDirect Button  
uTuning Up/Down  
vOSD Button  
wMacro Buttons  
xTransport Controls  
ySkip Up/Down Buttons  
zDisc Skip Buttons  
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NOTE: The function names shown here are each  
buttons feature when used with the AVR 310.  
Most buttons have additional functions when  
used with other devices. See pages 4041 for a  
list of these functions.  
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 310s remote  
may be programmed to control up to eight  
devices, including the AVR 310. Before using the  
remote, it is important to remember to press the  
Input Selector button ethat corresponds to  
the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the  
AVR 310s remote is shipped from the factory to  
operate the AVR 310 and most Harman Kardon  
CD or DVD players and cassette decks. The  
remote is also capable of operating a wide vari-  
ety of other products using the control codes  
that are part of the remote. Before using the  
remote with other products, follow the instruc-  
tions on pages 3539 to program the proper  
codes for the products in your system.  
dialog (center channel) intelligibility at low  
volume levels.  
fAVR Selector: Pressing this button will  
switch the remote so that it will operate the  
AVR 310s functions. If the AVR 310 is in the  
Standby mode, it will also turn the AVR 310 on.  
mChannel Select Button: This button is  
used to start the process of setting the AVR 310s  
output levels to an external source. Once this but-  
⁄ ¤  
gAM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to  
select the AVR 310s tuner as the listening  
choice. Pressing this button when the tuner is  
already in use will select between the AM and  
FM bands.  
ton is pressed, use the  
/
buttons nto  
select the channel being adjusted, then press the  
⁄ ¤  
/
Set button p, followed by the  
buttons  
again, to change the level setting. (See page 30  
for more information.)  
hLearn Button: Press this button to begin  
the process of learningthe codes from anoth-  
er products remote into the AVR 310s remote.  
(See page 36 for more information on using the  
remotes learning function.)  
⁄ ¤  
/
n
Buttons: These are multi-purpose  
buttons. They will be used most frequently to  
select a surround mode. To change the surround  
¤
mode, first press the Surround Mode selector  
k. Next press these buttons to scroll up or  
down through the list of surround modes that  
appear in the Main Information Display 25..  
These buttons are also used to increase or  
decrease output levels when configuring the  
unit with either the internal test tone or an  
external source. They are also used to enter  
It is also important to remember that many of  
the buttons on the remote take on different  
functions, depending on the product selected  
using the Device Control Selectors. The descrip-  
tions shown here primarily detail the functions  
of the remote when it is used to operate the  
AVR 310. (See page 37 for information about  
alternate functions for the remotes buttons.)  
iTest Button: Press this button to begin  
the sequence used to calibrate the AVR 310s  
output levels. (See page 22 for more information  
on calibrating the AVR 310.)  
jSleep Button: Press this button to place  
the unit in the Sleep mode. After the time  
shown in the display, the AVR 310 will auto-  
matically go into the Standby mode. Each press  
of the button changes the time until turn-off in  
the following order:  
30  
delay time settings after the Delay button  
has been pressed.  
aPower On Button: Press this button to  
turn on the power to a device selected by press-  
ing one of the Input Selectors e.  
oButton: This button is used to change  
the menu selection or setting during some of  
the setup procedures for the AVR 310.  
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min  
80  
min  
70  
min  
60  
min  
50  
min  
bIR Transmitter Window: Point this win-  
dow towards the AVR 310 when pressing buttons  
on the remote to make certain that infrared com-  
mands are properly received.  
40  
30  
20  
10  
pSet Button: This button is used to enter  
settings into the AVR 310s memory. It is also  
used in the setup procedures for delay time,  
speaker configuration and channel output level  
adjustment.  
OFF  
min  
min  
min  
min  
Note that this button is also used to change  
channels on your TV when the TV is selected.  
cProgram/SPL Indicator: This three-color  
indicator is used to guide you through the  
process of programming the remote or learning  
commands from a remote into the AVR 310s  
remote code memory and it is also used as a  
level indicator when using the remotes EzSet  
capabilities. (See page 22 for more information  
on setting output levels, and see page 35 for  
information on programming the remote.)  
When the AVR 310 remote is being programmed  
with the codes to operate another device, this  
button is also used in the Auto Searchprocess.  
(See page 35 for more information on program-  
ming the remote.)  
qDigital Select: Press this button to assign  
one of the digital inputs #%to a source.  
(See page 27 for more information on using  
digital inputs.)  
rNumeric Keys: These buttons serve as a  
ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset  
positions. They are also used to select channel  
numbers when TV has been selected on the  
remote, or to select track numbers on a CD,  
DVD or LD player, depending on how the  
remote has been programmed.  
kSurround Mode Selector: Press this  
button to begin the process of changing  
the surround mode. After the button has  
⁄ ¤  
dPower Off Button: Press this button to  
place the AVR 310 or a selected device in the  
Standby mode. Note that this will turn off the  
main room functions, but if the Multiroom sys-  
tem is activated, it will continue to function.  
been pressed, use the  
/
buttons n to  
select the desired surround mode. (See page 27  
for more information.) Note that this button is  
also used to tune channels when the TV is  
selected using the device Input Selector  
e. When the AVR 310 remote is being pro-  
grammed with the codes of another device, this  
button is also used in the Auto Search”  
process. (See page 35 for more information on  
programming the remote.)  
sTuner Mode: Press this button when the  
tuner is in use to select between automatic  
tuning and manual tuning. When the button is  
pressed so that the AUTO indicator Xgoes  
eInput Selectors: Pressing one of these  
buttons will perform three actions at the same  
time. First, if the AVR 310 is not turned on, this  
will power up the unit. Next, it will select the  
source shown on the button as the input to the  
AVR 310. Finally, it will change the remote con-  
trol so that it controls the device selected. After  
pressing one of these buttons you must press  
the AVR Selector button fagain to oper-  
ate the AVR 310s functions with the remote.  
out, pressing the Tuning buttons u8  
will move the frequency up or down in single-  
step increments. When the FM band is in use,  
pressing this button when a stations signal is  
weak will change to monaural reception. (See  
page 29 for more information.)  
lNight Mode: Press this button to activate  
the Night mode. This mode is available in spe-  
cially encoded digital sources, and it preserves  
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ory. When some source devices, such as CD  
tDirect Button: Press this button when  
the tuner is in use to start the sequence for  
direct entry of a stations frequency. After press-  
ing the button simply press the proper  
Numeric Keys rto select a station. (See  
page 29 for more information on the tuner.)  
35  
TV/Video Button: This button does not  
players, VCRs and cassette decks, are selected  
using the device Input Selectors e, these  
buttons may function as chapter step or track  
advance.  
have a direct function on the AVR 310, but  
when used with a compatibly programmed  
VCR, DVD or satellite receiver that has a  
TV/Videofunction, pressing this button will  
switch between the output of the player or  
receiver and the external video input to that  
player. Consult the Owners Manual for your  
specific player or receiver for the details of how  
it implements this function.  
Clear Button: Press this button to clear  
28  
uTuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in  
use, these buttons will tune up or down through  
the selected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode  
button s@has been pressed so that the  
AUTO indicator Xis illuminated, pressing and  
holding either of the buttons for three seconds  
will cause the tuner to seek the next station with  
acceptable signal strength for quality reception.  
When the AUTO indicator Xis NOT illumi-  
nated, pressing these buttons will tune stations  
in single-step increments. (See page 29 for more  
information.)  
incorrect entries when using the remote to  
directly enter a radio stations frequency.  
29  
Memory Button: Press this button to  
enter a radio station into the AVR 310s preset  
memory. Once the MEMORY indicator U  
flashes, you have five seconds to enter a preset  
memory location using the Numeric Keys  
r. (See page 30 for more information.)  
36  
SPL Indicator Select: This button acti-  
vates the AVR 310s EzSet function to quickly  
and accurately calibrate the AVR 310s output  
levels. Press and hold the button for three sec-  
onds and then release it. Note that the Test  
Tone will begin circulating, and the Program  
Indicator cwill change colors. During this  
sequence, EzSet will automatically adjust the  
output levels for all channels until they are  
equal, as shown by the Program Indicator  
lighting green for each channel. Press this but-  
ton again when the adjustment is complete to  
turn off the test tone. (See page 23 for more  
information on EzSet.)  
30  
Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to  
begin the process for setting the delay times  
used by the AVR 310 when processing surround  
sound. After pressing this button, the delay  
times are entered by pressing the Set button  
⁄ ¤  
vOSD Button: Press this button to activate  
the On Screen Display (OSD) system used to set  
up or adjust the AVR 310s parameters.  
pand then using the  
/
buttons nto  
change the setting. Press the Set button again  
to complete the process. (See page 20 for more  
information.)  
wMacro Buttons: Press these buttons  
to store or recall a Macro, which is a  
pre-programmed sequence of commands  
stored in the remote. (See page 36 for more  
information on storing and recalling macros.)  
37  
6-Ch. Direct Input: Press this button  
31  
Button: Press this button to change a  
to select the component connected to the  
6-Channel Direct Input ª as the source.  
setting or selection when configuring many of the  
AVR 310s settings.  
xTransport Controls: These buttons do  
not have any functions for the AVR 310, but  
they may be programmed for the forward/  
reverse play operation of a wide variety of CD  
or DVD players, and audio or video cassette  
recorders. (See page 38 for more information  
on programming the remote.)  
38  
Mute: Press this button to momentarily  
32  
Speaker Select: Press this button  
silence the AVR 310 or TV set being controlled,  
depending on which device has been selected.  
to begin the process of configuring the  
AVR 310s Bass Management System for use  
with the type of speakers used in your system.  
Once the button has been pressed, use the  
⁄ ¤  
When the AVR 310 remote is being programmed  
to operate another device, this button is pressed  
with the Input Selector button e to begin  
the programming process. (See page 35 for  
more information on programming the remote.)  
/
buttons nto select the channel you  
ySkip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons  
do not have a direct function with the AVR 310,  
but when used with a compatibly programmed  
CD or DVD changer they will change the disc  
currently being played in the changer.  
wish to set up. Press the Set button pand  
then select another channel to configure.  
When all adjustments have been completed,  
press the Set button ptwice to exit the  
settings and return to normal operation. (See  
page 21 for more information.)  
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EzSet Sensor Microphone: The sensor  
microphone for the EzSet microphone is behind  
these slots. When using the remote to calibrate  
speaker output levels using EzSet, be sure that  
you do not hold the remote in a way that cov-  
ers these slots. (See page 23 for more informa-  
tion on using EzSet.)  
zDisc Skip Buttons: These buttons have  
no direct function for the AVR 310, but they are  
often used when the remote is programmed to  
operate a CD or DVD changer to change the  
discs in the changer. (See page 37 for more  
information on using the remote with other  
devices.)  
Multi-Room: Press this button to activate  
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the multiroom system or to begin the process of  
changing the input or volume level for the sec-  
ond zone. (See page 34 for more information on  
the multiroom system.)  
Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to  
raise or lower the system volume.  
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`Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is  
in use, press these buttons to scroll through the  
stations programmed into the AVR 310s mem-  
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Zone II Remote Control Functions  
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Power Off: When used in the room  
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Preset Up/Down Track Skip: When  
where the AVR 310 is located, press this button  
to place the unit in Standby. When it is used in  
a remote room with a sensor that is connected  
to the Multi IR jack b, this button turns the  
Multi-Room system on and off.  
the AVR 310s tuner is selected as the input  
source, these buttons will move up or down  
through the list of stations that have been  
stored in the preset memory. When a CD or  
DVD player is selected, these buttons activate  
the forward or reverse track or chapter skip  
functions.  
POWER  
OFF  
MUTE  
VID2  
A
B
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AVR  
VID1  
AM/FM  
DVD  
VID3  
CD  
VID4  
TAPE  
UP  
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AVR Selector: Press this button to turn  
on the AVR 310. The input in use when the unit  
was last on will be selected.  
DN  
TUNING  
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Disc Skip: Press this button to change  
discs on compatible Harman Kardon CD or DVD  
players.  
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DN  
UP  
PRESET  
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AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button  
to select the Tuner as the input to the  
Multiroom system. Press it again to change  
between the AM and FM bands.  
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Volume Up/Down: When used in the  
DISC SKIP  
DISC SKIP  
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room where the AVR 310 is located, press this  
button to raise or lower the volume in that  
room. When it is used in a remote room with a  
sensor that is connected to the Multi IR Jack  
b, this button will raise or lower the volume in  
the remote room.  
Input Selectors: When the AVR 310 is  
off, press one of these buttons to select a spe-  
cific input and turn the unit on. When the unit  
is already in use, pressing one of these buttons  
will change the input.  
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VOLUME  
Play Forward/Reverse/Stop: Press  
Tuning Up/Down Fast Play: When  
these buttons to control compatible  
this remote is used in the same room as the  
AVR 310, these buttons may be used to change  
the frequency of the tuner. These buttons may  
also control the Fast Play or Fast Reverse func-  
tions of compatible Harman Kardon CD, DVD or  
cassette decks in the same room, or from a  
remote room when an IR link is connected to  
the AVR 310.  
Harman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette players.  
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Mute: When used in the room where the  
AVR 310 is located, press this button to tem-  
porarily silence the unit. When it is used in a  
remote room with a sensor that is connected to  
the Multi IR Jack b, this button will tem-  
porarily silence the feed to the remote room  
only. Press the button again to return to the  
previous volume level.  
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Record/Pause: Press this button to acti-  
vate the Record or Pause function on compati-  
ble Harman Kardon CD, DVD or Cassette Deck  
products.  
NOTE: The Zone II remote may be used in  
either the same room where the AVR 310 is  
located, or it may be used in a separate room  
with an optional infrared sensor that is con-  
nected to the AVR 310s Multi IR input jack  
b. When it is used in the same room as the  
AVR 310, it will control the functions of the  
AVR 310 or any compatible Harman Kardon  
products in that room. When it is used in a sep-  
arate room via a sensor connected to the Multi  
IR Jack b, the buttons for power, input source,  
volume and mute will control the source and  
volume for the second zone, as connected to  
the Multi Out Jacks . (See page 34 for  
complete information on using the Multiroom  
system.)  
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Power Off  
AVR Selector  
AM/FM Tuner Select  
Input Selectors  
Tuning Up/Down Fast Play  
Record/Pause  
Preset/Track Skip  
Disc Skip  
Volume Up/Down  
Play Forward/Reverse/Stop  
Mute  
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System Installation  
6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM  
(75 ohm) connection . The FM antenna may  
be an external roof antenna, an inside powered  
or wire lead antenna or a connection from a  
cable TV system. Note that if the antenna or  
connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you  
must use the 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter sup-  
plied with the unit to make the connection.  
performance, consult the identification plate on  
your speaker or the speakers manual to verify  
polarity. If you do not know the polarity of your  
speaker, ask your dealer for advice before pro-  
ceeding, or consult the speakers manufacturer.  
After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid  
surface capable of supporting its weight, you will  
need to make the connections to your audio and  
video equipment.  
Audio Equipment Connections  
We also recommend that the length of cable  
used to connect speaker pairs be identical.  
For example, use the same length piece of  
cable to connect the front-left and front-right  
or surround-left and surround-right speakers,  
even if the speakers are a different distance  
from the AVR 310.  
We recommend that you use high-quality inter-  
connect cables when making connections to  
source equipment and recorders to preserve the  
integrity of the signals.  
7. Connect the front, center and surround  
speaker outputs to the respective  
speakers.  
When making connections to audio source  
equipment or speakers it is always a good prac-  
tice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet.  
This prevents any possibility of accidentally  
sending audio or transient signals to the speak-  
ers that may damage them.  
To assure that all the audio signals are carried  
to your speakers without loss of clarity or reso-  
lution, we suggest that you use high-quality  
speaker cable. Many brands of cable are avail-  
able and the choice of cable may be influenced  
by the distance between your speakers and the  
receiver, the type of speakers you use, personal  
preferences and other factors. Your dealer or  
installer is a valuable resource to consult in  
selecting the proper cable.  
8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally  
made via a line level audio connection from the  
Subwoofer Output ¤ to the line-level input  
of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. When a  
passive subwoofer is used, the connection first  
goes to a power amplifier, which will be con-  
nected to one or more subwoofer speakers. If  
you are using a powered subwoofer that does  
not have line-level input connections, follow the  
instructions furnished with the speaker for con-  
nection information.  
1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to  
the CD inputs .  
NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and  
variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed  
output unless you find that the input to the  
receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so  
high that the signal is distorted.  
Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we  
recommend that you use a cable constructed of  
fine, multistrand copper with a gauge of 14 or  
smaller. Remember that in specifying cable, the  
lower the number, the thicker the cable.  
Video Equipment Connections  
Video equipment is connected in the same man-  
ner as audio components. Again, the use of high-  
quality interconnect cables is recommended to  
preserve signal quality.  
2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cas-  
sette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to  
the Tape Input jacks ¡. Connect the analog  
Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape  
Output jacks on the AVR 310.  
Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short  
runs of less than ten feet. We do not recom-  
mend that you use cables with an AWG equiva-  
lent of 18 or higher due to the power loss and  
degradation in performance that will occur.  
1. Connect a VCRs or other video sources  
audio and video Play/Out jacks to the Video 1  
3. Connect the output of any digital sources  
to the appropriate input connections on the  
AVR 310 rear panel. Note that the Optical  
and Coaxial digital inputs ij#%may  
be used with a Dolby Digital or DTS source or  
the output of a conventional CD or LD players  
PCM (S/P-DIF) output.  
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or Video 2 In jacks £fh on the rear  
panel. The Audio and Video Record/In jacks on  
the VCR should be connected to the Video 1  
Cables that are run inside walls should have the  
appropriate markings to indicate listing with UL,  
CSA or other appropriate testing agency stan-  
dards. Questions about running cables inside  
walls should be referred to your installer or a  
licensed electrical contractor who is familiar  
with the NEC and/or the applicable local build-  
ing codes in your area.  
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or Video 2 Out jacks ∞dg  
on the  
AVR 310.  
2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs  
of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or  
television set or any other video source to the  
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4. Connect the Coaxial or Optical Digital  
Outputs k on the rear panel of the AVR to the  
matching digital input connections on a CD-R or  
MiniDisc recorder.  
Video 3 e  
jacks.  
When connecting wires to the speakers, be cer-  
tain to observe proper polarity. Remember to  
connect the negativeor blackwire to the  
same terminal on both the receiver and the  
speaker. Similarly, the positiveor redwire  
should be connected to like terminals on the  
AVR 310 and speaker.  
3. Connect the analog audio and video  
outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the  
DVD jacks §c.  
5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied  
with the unit as shown below. Connect it to the  
AM and GND screw terminals ¢.  
4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD  
player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV con-  
verter to the appropriate Optical or Coaxial  
Digital Inputs ij#%.  
NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers  
adhere to an industry convention of using black  
terminals for negative and red ones for positive,  
some manufacturers may vary from this config-  
uration. To assure proper phase and optimal  
5. Connect the Video Monitor Output ‹  
jacks on the receiver to the composite or  
S-Video input of your television monitor or  
video projector.  
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Video Connection Note:  
Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio  
interconnect cable from the AVR 310s location  
to the remote room. At the remote room, con-  
nect the interconnect cable to a stereo power  
amplifier. The amplifier will be connected to the  
rooms speakers. No volume control is required,  
as the AVR 310 and the remote IR link will pro-  
vide that function. At the AVR 310, plug the  
audio interconnect cables into the Multi-  
Room Output jacks on the AVR 310s  
rear panel.  
External Audio Decoder Connection  
To provide for ultimate flexibility, the AVR 310  
may be used in conjunction with optional,  
external decoders for digital audio systems  
other than the AVR 310s own built-in Dolby  
Digital and DTS decoding system or with DVD  
players using the DVD Audio Format. If an  
external decoder is used, connect the output  
jacks of the decoder to the 6-Channel Direct  
inputs ª, making sure to match channels.  
Composite and S-Video signals may only be  
viewed in their native formats. S-Video inputs  
may only be viewed when the AVR 310 is  
connected to a TV set or video display with  
S-Video capability.  
System and Power Connections  
The AVR 310 is designed for flexible use with  
multiroom systems, external control compo-  
nents and power amplifiers.  
These jacks may also be used for connections to  
devices such as DVD players or High Definition  
Television (HDTV) sets or decoders that feature  
built-in digital surround decoders. Although the  
digital decoding system in the AVR 310 will typi-  
cally provide audio performance that is superior  
to other decoders, you may use these jacks to  
provide an additional 6-channel input for connec-  
tion to a DVD player or HDTV set with a built-in  
decoder and discrete 6-channel analog outputs.  
NOTE: The remote power amplifier must have  
signal-sensing capability or be left on constantly to  
assure automatic operation at the remote room.  
Main Room Remote Control Extension  
If the receiver is placed behind a solid or  
smoked glass cabinet door, the obstruction may  
prevent the remote sensor from receiving com-  
mands. In this event, an optional remote sensor  
may be used. Connect the output of the remote  
sensor to the Remote IR Input jack a.  
Option 2: Place the amplifier that will provide  
power to the remote location speakers in the  
same room as the AVR 310, and connect the  
Multiroom Output jacks on the rear  
panel of the AVR 310 to the audio input of the  
remote room amplifier. Use the appropriate  
speaker wire to connect the optional power  
amplifier to the remote speakers. High-quality  
wire of at least AWG14 is recommended for  
long multiroom connections.  
If other components are also prevented from  
receiving remote commands, only one sensor is  
needed. Simply use this units sensor or a  
remote eye by running a connection from the  
Remote IR Output jack · to the Remote  
IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other com-  
patible equipment.  
AC Power Connections  
This unit is equipped with two accessory AC  
outlets. They may be used to power accessory  
devices, but they should not be used with high-  
current draw equipment such as power ampli-  
fiers. The total power draw to each outlet may  
not exceed 100 watts.  
IMPORTANT NOTE: Any cables run inside walls  
should be CL3/FT4 rated, or carry any other certi-  
fication that is required by the NEC or state and  
local building and electrical codes. To avoid inter-  
ference, audio and speaker cables should not be  
parallel to, or run in the same conduits or path  
with, AC cables. If you have any questions about  
multiroom wiring, consult your dealer, custom  
installer or low-voltage electrical contractor.  
Multiroom IR Link  
The remote room IR receiver should be connected  
to the AVR 310 via standard coaxial cable. Plug  
the IR connection cable into the Multiroom IR  
Input jack b on the AVR 310s rear panel.  
The Switched AC Accessory outlet will  
receive power only when the unit is on. This is  
recommended for devices that have no power  
switch or a mechanical power switch that may  
be left in the ONposition.  
If other Harman Kardon compatible source  
equipment is part of the main room installation,  
the Remote IR Output jack · on the rear  
panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on  
source equipment. This will enable the remote  
room location to control source equipment  
functions.  
NOTE: Many audio and video products go into  
a Standby mode when they are used with  
switched outlets, and cannot be fully turned on  
using the outlet alone without a remote control  
command.  
External Audio Power Amplifier  
Connections  
If desired, the AVR 310 may be connected to  
optional, external audio power amplifiers.  
When an external amplifier is used, connect the  
Preamp Output jacks to the inputs on the  
external amplifier. Note that when external  
amplifiers are used, the volume control is still  
controlled by the AVR 310, although additional  
volume controls on the external device may  
impact the volume settings and output levels  
from the AVR 310.  
The Unswitched AC Accessory outlet will  
receive power as long as the unit is plugged  
into a powered AC outlet.  
NOTE: All remotely controlled components  
must be linked together in a daisy chain.  
Connect the IR OUT jack of one unit to the  
IR IN of the next to establish this chain.  
Finally, when all connections are complete, plug  
the power cord into a nonswitched 110-volt AC  
wall outlet. Youre almost ready to enjoy the  
AVR 310!  
Multiroom Audio Connections  
Depending on the distance from the AVR 310  
to the remote room, two options are available  
for audio connection:  
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System Configuration  
Center Front Speaker  
When all audio, video and system connections  
have been made, there are a few configuration  
adjustments that must be made. A few minutes  
spent to correctly configure and calibrate the  
unit will greatly add to your listening experience.  
listening position at the same time (without  
delay from the center speaker compared to the  
left and right speakers).  
No more  
than 24"  
Surround speakers should be placed on the side  
walls of the room, at or slightly behind the  
listening position. The center of the speaker  
should face into the room. The speakers should  
be located so that the bottom of the cabinet  
is at least two feet higher than the listeners’  
ears when the listeners are seated in the  
desired area.  
Left Front  
Speaker  
Right Front  
Speaker  
Speaker Selection and Placement  
The placement of speakers in a multichannel  
home-theater system can have a noticeable  
impact on the quality of sound reproduced.  
A) Front Channel Speaker Installation with  
Direct-View TV Sets or Rear-Screen Projectors  
TV or Projection Screen  
No matter which type or brand of speakers is  
used, the same model or brand of speaker  
should be used for the front left, center and  
front right speakers. This creates a seamless  
front soundstage and eliminates the possibility  
of distracting sonic disturbances that occur  
when a sound moves across mismatched front  
channel speakers.  
Center Front  
Speaker  
If side-wall mounting is not practical, the  
speakers may be placed on a rear wall, behind  
the listening position. Again, they should be  
located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at  
least two feet higher than the listenersears.  
The speakers should be no more than six feet  
behind the rear of the seating area.  
Left Front  
Speaker  
Right Front  
Speaker  
Speaker Placement  
Depending on the type of center channel  
speaker in use and your viewing device, place  
the center speaker either directly above or  
below your TV, or in the center behind a perfo-  
rated front projection screen.  
Subwoofers produce nondirectional sound, so  
they may be placed almost anywhere in a  
room. Actual placement should be based on  
room size and shape and the type of subwoofer  
used. One method of finding the optimal loca-  
tion for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it in  
the front of the room, about six inches from a  
wall, or near the front corner of the room.  
Another method is to temporarily place the  
subwoofer at your normal listening position,  
and then walk around the room until you find  
a spot where the subwoofer sounds best. Place  
the subwoofer in that spot. You should also  
follow the instructions of the subwoofers man-  
ufacturer, or you may wish to experiment with  
the best location for a subwoofer in your lis-  
tening room.  
Once the center channel speaker is installed,  
position the left front and right front speakers  
so that they are as far away from one another  
as the center channel speaker is from the pre-  
ferred listening position. Ideally, the front channel  
speakers should be placed so that their tweeters  
are no more than 24" above or below the  
tweeter in the center channel speaker.  
Optional Rear-Wall Mounting  
B) The distance between the left and right  
speakers should be equal to the distance  
from the seating position to the viewing  
screen. You may also experiment with plac-  
ing the left and right speakers slightly for-  
ward of the center speaker.  
Depending on the specifics of your room  
acoustics and the type of speakers in use, you  
may find that imaging is improved by moving  
the front left and front right speakers slightly  
forward of the center channel speaker. If possi-  
ble, adjust all front loudspeakers so that they  
are aimed at ear height when you are seated  
in the listening position.  
At least 6 inches from ceiling  
System Setup  
Once the speakers have been placed in the  
room and connected, the remaining steps  
in the setup process are to program the  
AVR 310s bass management system for the  
type of speakers used in your system, calibrate  
the output levels, and set the delay times used  
by the surround sound processor.  
At least 2 feet  
Using these guidelines, youll find that it takes  
some experimentation to find the correct loca-  
tion for the front speakers in your particular  
installation. Dont be afraid to move things  
around until the system sounds correct. Optimize  
your speakers so that audio transitions across  
the front of the room sound smooth, and that  
sounds from all speakers appear to arrive at the  
You are now ready to power up the AVR 310 to  
begin these final adjustments.  
1. Plug the Power Cable ° into an  
unswitched AC outlet.  
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System Configuration  
The AVR 310 has two on-screen display modes,  
Semi-OSDand Full-OSD.When making  
configuration adjustments, it is recommended  
that the Full-OSD mode be used. This will place  
a complete status report or option listing on  
the screen, making it easier to view the avail-  
able options. The Semi-OSD mode uses one-line  
displays only.  
much as 50 seconds by going to the  
ADVANCEDSELECTmenu, and  
changing the item titled FULLOSD  
TIMEOUT.  
2. Press the Main Power Switch 1in until  
it latches and the word OFFon the top  
of the switch disappears inside the front  
panel. Note that the Power Indicator 3  
will turn amber, indicating that the unit is  
in the Standby mode.  
Setting the System Configuration  
Memories  
The AVR 310 features an advanced memory  
system that enables you to establish different  
configurations for the speaker configuration,  
digital input, surround mode, delay times,  
crossover frequency and output levels for each  
input source. This flexibility enables you to  
custom-tailor the way in which you listen to  
each source and have the AVR 310 memorize  
those settings. This means, for example, that  
you may use different output levels or trims for  
different sources, or set different speaker con-  
figurations with the resultant changes to the  
bass management system. Once these settings  
are made, they will automatically be recalled  
whenever you select that input.  
3. Remove the protective plastic film from the  
front-panel lens. If left in place, the film  
may affect the performance of your remote  
control.  
Making Configuration Adjustments  
The full OSD system is always available by  
pressing the OSD button v. When this  
button is pressed, the AUDIOSETUP  
menu (Figure 1) will appear, and adjustments  
are made from the individual menus. The semi-  
OSD system is also available as a system  
default, although it may be turned off by using  
the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu. (See  
page 32.) With the semi-OSD system, you may  
make adjustments directly, by pressing the but-  
tons on the front panel or remote control for  
the specific parameter to be adjusted. For  
example, press the Speaker Select button  
4. Install the three supplied AAA batteries in  
the remote as shown. Be certain to follow  
the (+) and () polarity indicators that are  
on the bottom of the battery compartment.  
The factory default settings for the AVR 310,  
have all inputs configured for an analog source,  
stereo as the surround mode, the front left and  
right speakers set to large,and a subwoofer  
connected. Before using the unit, you will prob-  
ably want to change the settings for most  
inputs so that they are properly configured to  
reflect the use of digital or analog inputs, the  
type of speakers installed and the surround  
mode specifics. Remember that since the  
AVR 310 memorizes the settings for each input  
individually, you will need to make these  
adjustments for each input used. However, once  
they are made, further adjustment is only  
required when system components are  
changed.  
5. Turn the AVR 310 on either by pressing the  
System Power Control 2on the front  
panel, or via the remote by pressing the  
AVR Selector for any of the Input  
Selectors egon the remote. The  
Power Indicator 3will turn green to  
confirm that the unit is on, and the Main  
Information Display Ûwill also light.  
ıto set the speaker configuration, etc.  
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MASTER  
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IN/OUT  
SETUP  
SETUP  
SETUP  
SURROUND  
SPEAKER  
OUTPUT  
ADJUST  
ADJUST  
CHANNEL  
MULTI-ROOM  
ADVANCED  
EXIT  
Using the On-Screen Display  
When making the following adjustments, you  
may find it easier to use the AVR 310s on-  
screen display system. These easy-to-read dis-  
plays give you a clear picture of the current sta-  
tus of the unit and make it easy to see which  
speaker, delay, input or digital selection you are  
making.  
Figure 1  
Note that when the full OSD system is in use,  
the menu selections are not shown in the Main  
Information Display ÛY. When the full  
OSD menu system is used, OSD ON will appear  
in the Main Information Display Yand the  
OSD Indicator Mwill illuminate to remind  
you that a video display must be used. When  
the semi-OSD system is used in conjunction  
with the discrete configuration buttons, the on-  
screen display will show a single line of text  
with the current menu selection. That selection  
will also be shown in the Main Information  
Display Y.  
To make this process as quick and as easy as  
possible, we suggest that you use the full-OSD  
system with the on-screen menus, and step  
through each input. Once you have completed  
the settings for the first input, many settings  
may be duplicated for the remaining inputs. It is  
also a good idea to set the configuration data  
in the order these items are listed in the  
AUDIOSETUPmenu, as some settings  
require a specific entry in a prior menu item.  
Remember that once the settings are made for  
one input, they must be made for all other  
input sources in your system.  
To view the on-screen menus, make certain you  
have made a connection from the Video  
Monitor Out jack on the rear panel to the  
composite or S-Video input of your TV or pro-  
jector. In order to view the AVR 310s displays,  
the correct video source must be selected on  
the video display.  
IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the displays  
on a projection TV it is important that they not be  
left on the screen for an extended period of time.  
As with any video display, but particularly with  
projectors, constant display of a static image such  
as these menus or video game images may cause  
the image to be permanently burned intothe  
CRT. This type of damage is not covered by the  
AVR 310 warranty and may not be covered by  
the projector TV sets warranty.  
To use the full OSD menu system, press the  
OSD button v. When the menu is on the  
⁄ ¤  
screen, press the  
/
buttons nuntil the  
on-screen cursor is next to the item you wish  
to adjust, and then press the Set button pto  
adjust that item. Note that the menus will  
remain on the screen for 20 seconds, and then  
they will time-outand disappear from the  
screen. The time-out may be increased to as  
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System Configuration  
Input Setup  
using the Selector buttons on the front panel  
Logic 7 Music mode is a good choice for stereo-  
only source material.  
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The first step in configuring the AVR 310 is to  
select an input. This may be done by pressing  
the front panel Input Source Selector !  
until the desired inputs name appears momen-  
tarily in the Main Information Display Y,  
and the green LED lights next to the inputs  
name in the front panel Input Indicators .  
The input may also be selected by pressing  
the appropriate Input Selector on the remote  
control eg.  
5or the  
buttons non the remote  
until the desired digital or analog input is  
shown in the Main Information Display Y  
and in the lower third of the video display  
connected to the AVR 310. Press the Set but-  
ton pto enter the new digital input assign-  
ment.  
NOTE: If you have selected Logic 7 C or M as  
your surround mode for the current listening  
session, and you are using a digital input, and  
you have not changed the default surround  
mode for that input source to the same Logic 7  
mode, then you will notice that if the digital  
signal is interrupted for any reason (such as  
stopping the source device), upon resumption  
of the signal, the AVR 310 will use a different  
surround mode. In fact, the AVR 310 will use  
whichever mode was set as the default for that  
source. The factory default for all sources is  
Stereo mode, unless the receiver detects a  
Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream.  
An exclusive Harman Kardon feature is the abil-  
ity to switch front panel jacks from their normal  
use as inputs to output connections so that  
portable recording devices may easily be con-  
nected. On the AVR 310, the Coaxial 3  
Digital Jack %is normally an input, but it  
may also be switched to a digital output for use  
with CD-R/RW decks, MD recorders or other  
digital audio recorders. To change the jack to  
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When using the full-OSD system to make the  
setup adjustments, press the OSD button v  
once so that the main AUDIOSETUP  
menu (Figure 1) appears. Note that the cur-  
sor will be next to the INPUTSETUPline.  
Press the Set button pto enter the menu  
and the IN/OUTSETUPmenu (Figure 2)  
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It is easiest to complete the surround setup  
using the full-OSD on-screen menus. From the  
AUDIOSETUPmenu (Figure 1), press the  
an output, press the  
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buttons nwhile  
will appear on the screen. Press the  
/
but-  
the IN/OUTSETUPmenu is on the  
tons o  
until the desired input name  
screen so that the cursor is next to COAX-  
31  
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buttons nuntil the cursor is next to  
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appears in the highlighted video, as well as  
being indicated in the front panel Input  
Indicators by the green LED next to the  
desired input name. If the input will use the  
standard left/right analog inputs, no further  
adjustment is needed.  
IAL3. Then press the  
buttons o/ 31  
the SURROUNDSETUPmenu. Press the  
Set button pso that the SURROUND  
SETUPmenu (Figure 3 or 4) is on the screen.  
so that the word OUTis highlighted. Note  
that the Digital Coax 3 Status Indicator $  
will turn red, indicating that the jack is now a  
record output.  
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SURROUND  
SETUP  
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SURROUND:  
SURR  
OFF  
NOTE: A signal will be sent to this jack only  
when the input selected for use by the AVR 310  
is digital. Digital signals will be passed through  
regardless of their format, and which digital  
input (optical or coax) they are fed from.  
CENTER  
SURR  
DELAY:  
DELAY:  
!!MS  
!!MS  
!!!  
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IN/OUT  
SETUP  
*
1
NIGHT:  
RETURN  
!!!  
TO  
!!!  
INPUT  
:VIDEO  
MENU  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
RETURN  
IN:ANALOG  
3
:IN  
OUT  
TO  
MENU  
However, analog signals are not converted to  
digital, and the format of the signal (e.g., PCM,  
Dolby Digital or DTS) may not be changed.  
Figure 3  
Figure 2  
Selection of the Digital Coax 3 jack as an  
output will remain effective as long as the  
AVR 310 is on. However, once the unit is turned  
off, the jack will revert to its normal use as an  
input when the unit is turned on again.  
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SURROUND  
SETUP  
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SURROUND:  
DOLBY  
DIGITAL  
If you wish to associate one of the digital  
inputs with the selected input source, press the  
CENTER  
SURR  
DELAY:  
DELAY:  
0MS  
00MS  
MAX  
NIGHT:  
RETURN  
OFF  
TO  
MID  
MENU  
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button non the remote while the  
INPUTselect menu (Figure 2) is on the  
screen, and note that the on-screen cursor will  
drop down to the DIGITALINline. Press  
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Surround Setup  
Once the basic input setup has been com-  
pleted, the next step is to set the surround  
mode you wish to use with an input. Since  
surround modes are a matter of personal taste,  
feel free to select any mode you wish you  
may change it later. However, to make it easier  
to establish the initial parameters for the AVR  
310, it is best to select Dolby Pro Logic for most  
analog inputs and Dolby Digital for inputs con-  
nected to digital sources. In the case of inputs  
such as a CD Player, Tape Deck or Tuner, you  
may wish to set the mode to Stereo (as they are  
not typically used with multichannel program  
material), where it is unlikely that surround-  
encoded material will be used. Alternatively, the  
the  
/
buttons o  
until the name of the  
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Figure 4  
desired digital input appears. To return to the  
analog input, press the buttons until the word  
ANALOGappears. When the correct input  
Since the factory default for all inputs is Stereo,  
the phrase SURROFFwill initially appear in  
highlighted video (Figure 3). To change the sur-  
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source appears, press the button nonce  
so that the cursor appears next to  
round mode while the cursor is next to the  
RETURNTOMENU, and press the Set  
button p.  
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surround line, press the  
buttons o  
31  
until the desired surround modes name  
appears in the highlighted video. As the modes  
are changed, a green LED will also light next to  
the mode names in the Surround Mode  
Indicators ˜on the front panel.  
To change the digital input at any time using  
the discrete function buttons and the semi-OSD  
system, press the Digital Input Select button  
Úqon the front panel or the remote.  
Within five seconds, make your input selection  
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the button nand then the Set button  
pto bring up the SURROUNDSETUP  
Note that the data lines next to the items in the  
screen display will show either numbers or a  
series of dashes, depending on whether or not  
the specific parameter is adjustable. For exam-  
ple, the Center Delay and Night Mode items are  
only adjustable for Dolby Digital, and the Delay  
Time is only adjusted for Dolby Digital and  
Dolby Pro Logic. Note, also, that Dolby Digital  
and DTS will only appear as choices (Figure 4)  
when a digital input was previously selected.  
mal delay time is the result of that sub-  
traction. For example, if the front speak-  
ers are ten feet away and the surround  
speakers are five feet away, the optimal  
delay time is figured as 105=5. Thus, in  
this example, the delay time for Dolby  
Digital should be set at five milliseconds.  
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menu, and then press the button nonce.  
If the Dolby Digital mode is selected, the cur-  
sor will stop at the CENTERDELAYline.  
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In that case, press the  
buttons o 31  
until the number calculated using the formula  
shown above appears in the display. When the  
CENTERDELAYis entered, press the  
button nonce to move to the next line.  
b. When setting the delay time for the Pro  
Logic mode, take the result of the sub-  
traction and add 15 to obtain the opti-  
mal delay time. For example, if the front  
speakers are ten feet away and the sur-  
round speakers are five feet away, the  
optimal delay time is figured as  
105+15=20. Thus, in this example, the  
Pro Logic delay should be set at twenty  
milliseconds.  
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Depending on the surround mode selected, you  
will now proceed to change either the delay  
time or the crossover frequency. For Dolby  
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When the CENTERDELAYis set, or if the  
Dolby Pro Logic mode is selected, the cursor  
Digital and Dolby Pro Logic, pressing the  
/
will be at the SURRDELAYline so that  
the delay for the surround speakers may be set.  
‹ ›  
nbuttons on the remote will take you to the  
delay settings.  
Press the  
/
buttons o 31 until the num-  
ber calculated using the formula shown above  
Delay Settings  
appears in the display. When the delay settings  
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If Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic is selected as  
the surround mode for an input, you may need  
to adjust the delay time setting. Note that the  
delay time is not adjustable for any other  
modes.  
NOTE: The DTS, Logic 7, Hall and Theater  
modes use a fixed, nonadjustable delay time.  
are complete, press the button nonce to  
move to the next line.  
The Dolby Digital Mode also includes a sepa-  
rate setting for the center channel delay mode,  
since the discrete nature of these signals makes  
the location of the center channel speaker more  
critical. To calculate the delay for the center  
channel, measure the distance from the pre-  
ferred listening position in the center of the  
room to both the center channel speaker and  
either the left or right speaker.  
Note that the delay settings may also be  
adjusted at any time when the Dolby Digital or  
Dolby Pro Logic modes are in use by pressing  
the Delay button on the front panel Òor  
remote 30 , followed by a press of the Set  
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Due to the different distances between the  
listening position for the front channel speakers  
and the surround speakers, the amount of time  
it takes for sound to reach your ears from the  
front versus surround speakers differs. You may  
compensate for this difference through the use  
of the delay settings to adjust the timing for  
the specific speaker placement and acoustic  
conditions in your listening room or home  
theater.  
button p. Next, press the  
/
buttons n  
on the remote or the Selector buttons 5on  
the front panel until the desired figure appears  
in the Main Information Display Y.  
If the distances are equal, no further adjustment  
is required and the center delay should be set to  
zero. If the distance to the front speakers is  
greater than the distance to the center speaker,  
you may wish to reposition the speakers by  
moving the front left and front right speakers  
closer to the listening position or the center  
speaker further away from the listening position.  
Night Mode Settings  
The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital  
that uses special processing to preserve the  
dynamic range and full intelligibility of a movie  
sound track while reducing the peak level. This  
prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturb-  
ing others, without reducing the sonic impact of  
a digital source. Note that the Night mode is  
only available when specially encoded Dolby  
Digital signals are played.  
The factory setting is appropriate for most  
rooms, but some installations create an uncom-  
mon distance between the front and surround  
speakers that may cause the arrival of front  
channel sounds to become disconnected from  
surround channel sounds.  
If repositioning of the speakers is not possible,  
adjust the center delay time, adding one milli-  
second of center channel delay for every foot  
closer to the listening position the center  
speaker is than the front speakers. For example,  
if the front left and front right speakers are  
each 10 feet from the listening position and the  
center channel speaker is 8 feet away, the delay  
is figured as 108=2, suggesting an optimal  
center delay of 2 milliseconds.  
To resynchronize the front and surround chan-  
nels, follow these steps:  
To adjust the Night mode setting for an input  
from the menu, make certain that the cursor  
is on the NIGHTline of the SURROUND  
SETUPmenu. Next, press  
to choose between the following  
settings, as they appear in the on-screen  
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1. Measure the distance from the listening  
position to the front speakers.  
buttons  
o
31  
2. Measure the distance from the listening  
position to the surround speakers.  
display:  
OFF: When OFF is highlighted, the Night  
3. Subtract the distance to the surround speak-  
ers from the distance to the front speakers.  
To set the delay time for a specific input,  
mode will not function.  
continue within the SURROUNDSETUP  
(Figure 4) menu. If the system is not already at  
that point, press the OSD button vto bring  
up the main AUDIOSETUPmenu, press  
MID: When MID is highlighted, a mild com-  
pression will be applied.  
a. When setting the delay time for the  
Dolby Digital surround modes, the opti-  
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MAX: When MAX is highlighted, a more  
severe compression algorithm will be applied.  
will not make the LARGE option available for  
the center speaker. This is due to the require-  
ments of Logic 7 processing, and does not indi-  
cate a problem with your receiver.  
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SPEAKER  
SETUP  
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LEFT/RIGHT:  
SMALL  
SMALL  
SMALL  
SUB  
CENTER  
:
:
:
SURROUND  
SUBWOOFER  
We recommend that you select the MID setting  
as a starting point and change to the MAX  
setting later, if desired.  
SUB  
X-OVER  
TO  
FREQ:80  
HZ  
RETURN  
MENU  
When NONEis selected, no signals will be  
sent to the center channel output. The receiver  
will operate in a phantomcenter channel  
mode and center channel information will  
be sent to the left and right front channel  
outputs. When only front left and right speak-  
ers are used, with no center or surround speak-  
ers, VMAx is a good alternative mode.  
Note that the Night mode may be adjusted  
directly any time that a Dolby Digital source is  
playing by pressing the Night button l.  
When the button is pressed, the phrase  
D-RANGEwill appear in the lower third of  
the video screen and in the Main Information  
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Figure 5  
When the SPEAKERSETUPmenu first  
appears, the on-screen cursor will be at the  
top of the list of speaker positions, pointing  
toward the LEFT/RIGHTline, which sets  
the configuration for the front left and right  
speakers. If you wish to make a change to the  
‹›  
Display Y. Press the  
/
button nwithin  
When you have completed your selection for  
three seconds to select the desired setting.  
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the center channel, press the button n  
front speakers configuration, press the  
/
but-  
on the remote to change the cursor to  
SURROUND.  
When all settings for the surround setup have  
tons o 31 so that either LARGEor  
SMALLappears, matching the appropriate  
description from the definitions shown above.  
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been made, press the  
buttons nso that  
the cursor is next to RETURNTO  
MENU, and press the Set button pto  
return to the main menu.  
‹ ›  
/
Press the  
buttons o  
on the remote  
31  
to select the option that best describes the sur-  
round speakers in your system based on the  
speaker definitions shown on this page.  
When SMALLis selected, low frequency  
sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer out-  
put. Note that if you choose this option and  
there is no subwoofer connected, you will not  
hear any low frequency sounds from the front  
channels.  
Speaker Setup  
This menu tells the AVR 310 which type of  
speakers are in use. This is important as it  
adjusts the settings that determine which  
speakers receive low frequency (bass) informa-  
tion. For each of these settings use the  
LARGEsetting if the speakers for a  
particular position are traditional full-range  
loudspeakers that are capable of reproducing  
sounds below 100Hz. Use the SMALLset-  
ting for smaller, frequency-limited satellite  
speakers that do not reproduce sounds below  
100Hz. Note that when smallspeakers are  
used, a subwoofer is required to reproduce low  
frequency sounds. Remember that the large”  
and smalldescriptions do not refer to the  
actual physical size of the speakers, but to their  
ability to reproduce low frequency sounds.  
If you are in doubt as to which category  
describes your speakers, consult the specifica-  
tions in the speakersowners manual, or ask  
your dealer.  
When SMALLis selected, low frequency  
surround channel sounds will be sent to the  
subwoofer output only. Note that if you  
choose this option and there is no subwoofer  
connected, you will not hear any low frequency  
sounds from the surround speakers.  
When LARGEis selected, a full-range output  
will be sent to the front left and front right  
outputs. Depending on the choice made in  
the SUBWOOFERline in this menu, bass  
information may also be directed to the front  
left/right speakers, a subwoofer or both.  
When LARGEis selected, a full-range output  
will be sent to the surround channel outputs,  
and NO surround channel signals will be sent  
to the subwoofer output.  
When you have completed your selection for the  
front channel, press the button non the  
remote to move the cursor to CENTER.  
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When NONEis selected, surround sound  
information will be split between the front-left  
and front-right outputs. Note that for optimal  
performance when no surround speakers are in  
use, the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used  
instead of Dolby Pro Logic.  
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Press the  
buttons o 31 on the remote  
to select the option that best describes your  
system based on the speaker definitions shown  
below.  
When you have completed your selection for the  
When SMALLis selected, low frequency  
center channel sounds will be sent only to the  
subwoofer output. Note that if you choose this  
option and there is no subwoofer connected, you  
will not hear any low frequency sounds from the  
center channel speaker.  
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surround channel, press the button non  
the remote to move the cursor to SUBWOOFER.  
It is easiest to enter the proper settings for the  
speaker setup through the SPEAKER  
SETUPmenu (Figure 5). If that menu is not  
already on your screen from the prior adjust-  
ments, press the OSD button vto bring up  
the main AUDIOSETUPmenu (Figure 1),  
‹ ›  
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Press the  
buttons o  
on the remote  
31  
to select the option that best describes your  
system.  
When LARGEis selected, a full-range output  
will be sent to the center speaker output, and  
NO center channel signal will be sent to the  
subwoofer output.  
The choices available for the subwoofer posi-  
tion will depend on the settings for the other  
speakers, particularly the front left/right posi-  
tions.  
and then press the  
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button ntwice so that  
the cursor is on the SPEAKERSETUP  
line. At this point, press the Set button pto  
bring up the SPEAKERSETUPmenu  
(Figure 5).  
NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the surround  
mode for the particular input source for which  
you are configuring your speakers, the AVR 310  
If the front left/right speakers are set to  
SMALL, the subwoofer will automatically be  
set to SUB, which is the onposition.  
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If the front left/right speakers are set to  
LARGE, three options are available:  
Hzor 60Hz to match the typical  
crossover points of full range speakers.  
Choose the option that is closest to your  
speakersdesign.  
small.When the inner box and the two outer  
boxes with circles inside them are lit, the  
speaker is set for large.When no indicator  
appears at a speaker location, that position is  
set for noneor nospeaker.  
If no subwoofer is connected to the  
‹ ›  
/
31  
buttons o  
AVR 310, press the  
When the front speakers have been set to  
SMALL, the crossover choices are 80  
Hzor 100Hzto match the typical  
crossover points of the smaller speakers  
used in satellite speaker systems. Choose  
the option that is closest to your speakers’  
design.  
on the remote so that NONEappears in  
the on-screen menu. When this option is  
selected, all bass information will be routed  
to the front left/right mainspeakers.  
NOTE: These icons are available only when  
making setup changes in the semi-OSD mode.  
As an example, in Figure 6 below, the left front  
and right front speakers are set for large,the  
center, left surround (LS) and right surround  
(RS) speakers are set for small, and a sub-  
woofer is set, as shown by the box with the  
abbreviation LFE, which stands for low-  
frequency effects.”  
If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 310,  
you have the option to have the front  
left/right mainspeakers reproduce bass  
frequencies at all times, and have the sub-  
woofer operate only when the AVR 310 is  
being used with a digital source that con-  
tains a dedicated Low Frequency Effects, or  
LFE soundtrack. This allows you to use both  
your main and subwoofer speakers to take  
advantage of the special bass created for  
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When all speaker selections have been made,  
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press the button nand then the Set  
button pto return to the main menu.  
The Speaker Configuration may also be  
changed at any time without using the full-OSD  
on-screen menu system by pressing the  
L
C
R
Speaker Select button on the front panel ı  
31  
buttons o  
certain movies, press  
/
32  
or remote  
. Once the button is pressed,  
on the remote so that SUB(LFE) appears  
in the on-screen menu.  
FNTSPEAKERwill appear in both the  
lower third of the video display and the Main  
Information Display Y.  
If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to  
use it for bass reproduction in conjunction  
with the main front left/right speakers,  
regardless of the type of program source or  
surround mode you are listening to, press  
‹ ›  
LFE  
LS  
RS  
Within three seconds, either press the front  
Figure 6  
‹ ›  
/
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/
panel  
Selector buttons 5or the  
buttons non the remote to select a different  
speaker position, or press the Set button  
Ôpto begin the adjustment process for the  
front left and right speakers.  
Output Level Adjustment  
31  
on the remote  
the  
/
buttons o  
Output level adjustment is a key part of the  
configuration process for any surround sound  
product. It is particularly important for a Dolby  
Digital receiver such as the AVR 310, as  
correct outputs will ensure that you hear  
sound tracks with the proper directionality  
and intensity.  
so that SUB LFE+L/Rappears in  
the on-screen menu. When this option is  
selected, a completefeed will be sent to  
the front left/right mainspeakers, and the  
subwoofer will receive the bass frequencies  
under frequency selected in the next option  
setting on this menu, as described below.  
When the Set button Ôphas been pressed  
and the system is ready for a change to the  
speaker setting, the on-screen display and  
Main Information Display Ywill read  
FNTLARGEor FNTSMALL, depend-  
ing on the current setting. Press the front panel  
When you have completed your selection for  
IMPORTANT NOTE: Listeners are often  
confused about the operation of the surround  
channels. While some assume that sound  
should always be coming from each speaker,  
most of the time there will be little or no  
sound in the surround channels. This is because  
they are only used when a movie director or  
sound mixer specifically places sound there to  
create ambience, a special effect or to continue  
action from the front of the room to the rear.  
When the output levels are properly set it is  
normal for surround speakers to operate only  
occasionally. Artificially increasing the volume  
to the rear speakers may destroy the illusion  
of an enveloping sound field that duplicates  
the way you hear sound in a movie theater or  
concert hall.  
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the subwoofer, press the button non  
‹ ›  
/
⁄ ¤  
/
Selector Buttons 5or the  
buttons  
the remote to change the cursor to  
SUBX-OVERFREQ. The subwoofer  
crossover setting may only be adjusted using  
the on-screen display system.  
non the remote until the desired setting is  
shown, using the instructions for largeor  
smallshown earlier.  
If the configuration for another speaker position  
At this line you will select the frequency at  
which bass information is directed to the  
Subwoofer Output ¤. The choices available  
will depend on the setting made previously for  
the front left/right speakers. When making  
these selections, choose the crossover frequency  
that is closest to that of your front left/right  
speakers, or the upper frequency limit of your  
subwoofer. This figure is normally printed in the  
Owners Manual or data sheet for the speakers,  
or consult the speakers manufacturer.  
‹ ›  
/
needs to be changed, press the front panel  
⁄ ¤  
/
Selector buttons 5or the  
buttons n  
on the remote to select a different speaker  
‹ ›  
/
position, and then press the front panel  
⁄ ¤  
/
Selector buttons 5or the  
buttons n  
on the remote until the correct speaker setting  
is shown.  
To assist in making speaker configuration set-  
tings, the icons in the Speaker/Channel  
Input Indicators Qchange as the speaker  
type is selected at each position. When only the  
center icon box containing the abbreviation for  
the speaker position is lit, the speaker is set for  
When the front speakers have been set to  
LARGE, the crossover choices are 40  
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menu, press the button nuntil the on-  
Before beginning the output level adjustment  
process, make certain that all speaker connec-  
tions have been properly made. The system  
volume should be set to the level that you will  
use during a typical listening session. Finally,  
make certain that the Balance Control * is  
set to the center 12 oclockposition.  
in the Indicator, there is an error in the  
speaker connections. If this is the case,  
press the Test Button iTWICE to  
stop the adjustment. Then, turn the unit  
off and verify that all speakers are con-  
nected to the proper Outputs ›fi.  
screen cursor is next to the OUTPUT  
ADJUSTline. If you are not at the main  
menu, press the OSD button vto bring up  
the main AUDIOSETUPmenu (Figure 1),  
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and then press the button nthree times  
so that the on-screen cursor is next to the  
As each channel is set, the channel name  
and the adjustment offset will appear in  
the on-screen display (if connected) and  
the Main Information Display Y.  
While the level is changing, the  
OUTPUTADJUSTline. Press the Set  
button pto bring the OUTPUT  
ADJUSTmenu (Figure 7) to the screen.  
Using EzSet  
Harman Kardons exclusive EzSet remote makes  
it possible to quickly and accurately set the  
AVR 310s output levels without the use of a  
sound pressure meter, although manual adjust-  
ment is also available. However, for the easiest  
set-up, follow these steps while seated in the  
listening position that will be used most often:  
*
OUTPUT  
ADJUST  
*
Program/SPL Indicator cwill  
FRONT  
CENTER  
FRONT  
LEFT  
:
:
0dB  
change colors to reflect the output level  
in relation to the reference. A red indica-  
tion shows that the level is too high,  
while an amber indication shows that the  
level is too low. When the Indicator is  
green, the level is correct, and the test  
noise will move to the next channel.  
0dB  
0dB  
0dB  
0dB  
RIGHT:  
SURR  
SURR  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
TO  
:
:
RETURN  
MENU  
1. Make certain that all speaker positions  
have been properly configured for their  
largeor smallsettings (as outlined  
above) and turn off the OSD system if it is  
in use.  
Figure 7  
While adjustments are being made, the  
red LED under the AVR Selector f  
will flash. This is normal, and indicates  
that EzSet is operating.  
As soon as the new menu appears, you will  
hear a test noise circulate from speaker to  
speaker in a clockwise direction around the  
room. The test noise will play for two seconds  
in each speaker before circulating, and a blink-  
ing on-screen cursor will appear next to the  
name of each speaker location when the sound  
is at that speaker.  
2. Adjust the volume so that it is at -15, as  
shown in the on-screen display or Main  
Information Display Y.  
7. After the test noise has circulated once  
through each channel, it will send the tone  
to each channel once again, to verify the  
settings.  
3. Hold the remote in front of you at arms  
length, being sure not to cover the EzSet  
8. After two complete circulations of the tone,  
the levels are set. The Program Indicator  
cwill remain green at each channel.  
Upon completion of the second circulation,  
the Program/SPL Indicator will flash green  
twice and then go out. The tone will stop  
and the AVR 310 will return to normal  
operation.  
39  
Sensor Microphone  
remote.  
at the top of the  
NOTE: Remember to verify that the speakers  
have been properly connected. As the test noise  
circulates, listen to make certain that the sound  
comes from the speaker position shown in the  
Main Information Display Y. If the sound  
from a speaker location does NOT match the  
position indicated in the display, turn the AVR  
310 off using the Main Power Switch 1  
and check the speaker wiring to make certain  
that each speaker is connected to the correct  
output terminal.  
4. Press and hold the SPL Indicator Select  
36  
for three seconds. Release the button  
when the Program/SPL Indicator c  
stops flashing and you hear the test noise  
from the front left speaker.  
If you find that the output levels chosen by  
EzSet are either uncomfortably low or high, you  
may repeat the procedure. Return to Step 2  
above and adjust the master volume either  
slightly higher or lower to accommodate your  
particular room layout and your tastes. You may  
repeat this procedure as many times as neces-  
sary to achieve a desired result. In order to pre-  
vent possible damage to your hearing or your  
equipment, we emphasize that you should  
avoid setting the master volume above 0dB.  
5. At this point, the EzSet circuitry will take  
over, adjusting the output level of each  
channel so that when the process is com-  
plete all levels will be equal and at the set  
reference point. This process may take a  
few minutes, depending on the extent of  
adjustment required.  
After checking for speaker placement, let the  
test noise circulate again, and listen to see  
which channels sound louder than the others.  
Using the front left speaker as a reference,  
‹›  
6. During the adjustment you will see the  
location of the channel position being  
adjusted appear in both the on-screen  
display (if connected) and the Main  
Information Display Y, alternating with  
a readout of the output setting, relative to  
the reference volume level. As the adjust-  
ment proceeds, a few things will happen  
simultaneously:  
press the  
/
buttons o  
on the remote  
31  
to bring all speakers to the same volume level.  
‹›  
/
Note that when one of the  
buttons is  
Manual Output Level Adjustment  
pushed, the test noise circulation will pause  
on the channel being adjusted to give you time  
to make the adjustment. When you release  
the button, the circulation will resume after  
five seconds.  
Output levels may also be adjusted manually,  
either to set them to a specific level with an  
SPL meter, or to make fine tuning adjustments  
to the levels obtained using the EzSet remote.  
The channel position being adjusted will  
flash in the Speaker/Channel Position  
Indicators Q. If the test noise is heard  
from a channel other than the one shown  
Manual output level adjustment is most easily  
done through the OUTPUTADJUST  
menu (Figure 7). If you are already at the main  
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Continue to adjust the individual channels until  
the volume level sounds the same from each  
speaker. Note that adjustments should be made  
‹›  
To adjust the output level, press the Selector  
‹›  
buttons on the front panel 5or the  
buttons o  
/
until the desired level is  
31  
with the  
/
buttons o  
on the remote  
shown in the display or on screen. Once the  
buttons are released, the test noise will begin  
to circulate again in five seconds.  
31  
only, NOT the main volume controls. If you are  
using a sound pressure level (SPL) meter for  
precise level adjustment, set the volume so that  
the meter reads 75dB, C-Weighting Slow.  
When all channels have the same output level,  
press the Test Tone Selector ˆibutton  
again to complete the process.  
You may also adjust the output levels manually  
while using the level indication feature of the  
EzSet remote. To activate the sensor and indica-  
tor, simply press and release the SPL Indicator  
NOTE: Output level adjustment is not available  
for the VMAx or Surround Off mode.  
Select button  
on the remote while the  
36  
test tone is circulating. The Program/SPL  
Indicator cwill change color to indicate the  
‹›  
Additional Input Adjustments  
After one input has been adjusted for surround  
mode, digital input (if any), speaker type, and  
output levels, go back to the INPUT  
SETUPline on the AUDIOSETUP  
menu and enter the settings for each input that  
you will use. In most cases, only the digital  
input and surround mode will be different from  
one input to the next, while the speaker type,  
crossover frequency, night mode and output  
level settings will usually be the same and may  
be quickly entered by entering the same data  
used for the original input.  
level. Adjust the level using the  
/
buttons  
o
until the LED lights green for all chan-  
31  
nels. When it is red the level is too high; when  
it is amber the level is too low. Press the SPL  
Indicator Select  
button when you are  
36  
finished to turn the sensor and Indicator off.  
NOTE: The subwoofer output level is not  
adjustable using the test tone. To change the  
subwoofer level, follow the steps for Output  
Level Trim Adjustment on page 30.  
When all channels have an equal volume level,  
the adjustment is complete. To exit this menu,  
⁄ ¤  
Once the settings outlined on the previous  
pages have been made, the AVR 310 is ready  
for operation. While there are some additional  
settings to be made, these are best done after  
you have had an opportunity to listen to a vari-  
ety of sources and different kinds of program  
material. These advanced settings are described  
on pages 27 to 31 of this manual. In addition,  
any of the settings made in the initial configu-  
ration of the unit may be changed at any time.  
As you add new or different sources or speak-  
ers, or if you wish to change a setting to better  
reflect your listening taste, simply follow the  
instructions for changing the settings for that  
parameter as shown in this section.  
press the  
/
buttons nuntil the on-screen  
cursor is next to the RETURNTO  
MENUline, and then press the Set button  
pto return to the main AUDIOSETUP  
menu.  
The output levels may also be adjusted at any  
time using the discrete buttons and semi-OSD  
system. To adjust the output levels in this fash-  
ion, press the Test Tone Selector ˆi. As  
soon as the button is pressed, the test tone will  
begin to circulate as indicated earlier. The cor-  
rect channel from which the test noise should  
be heard will be shown in the lower third of  
the video screen and in the Main  
Information Display Y. While the test noise  
is circulating, the proper channel position will  
also be indicated in the Speaker/Channel  
Indicators Qby a blinking letter within the  
correct channel.  
Having completed the setup and configuration  
process for your AVR 310, you are about  
to experience the finest in music and home-  
theater listening. Enjoy!  
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Outputs d and Video Monitor Output .  
This permits simultaneous viewing and  
listening to different sources.  
When the programmed sleep time has elapsed,  
the unit will automatically turn off. Note that  
the front panel display will dim to one half  
brightness when the Sleep function is  
programmed. To cancel the Sleep function,  
j
Basic Operation  
Once you have completed the setup and  
configuration of the AVR 310, it is simple to  
operate and enjoy. The following instructions  
will help you maximize the enjoyment of your  
new receiver:  
When a Video source is selected, the video sig-  
nal for that input will be routed to the Video  
Monitor Output jack and will be viewable  
on a TV monitor connected to the AVR 310.  
press and hold the Sleep button  
until  
the information display returns to normal  
brightness, the Sleep indicator numbers  
disappear and the words SLEEPOFF  
appear in the Main Information Display Y.  
Turning the AVR 310 On or Off  
When using the AVR 310 for the first time, you  
Volume Control  
1
must press the Main Power Switch  
on the  
Adjust the volume to a comfortable level  
using the front panel Volume Control Óor  
remote Volume Up/Down 34 Ibuttons.  
When you will be away from home for an  
extended period of time it is always a good  
idea to completely turn the unit off with the  
front panel to turn the unit on. This places the  
unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the  
3
amber color of the Power Indicator . Once  
1
front panel Main Power Switch  
.
the unit is in Standby, you may begin a listening  
session by pressing the System Power Control  
When listening in the Stereo mode, with the  
surround circuits off, the Balance Control *  
may be used to adjust the relative sound output  
between the left front and right front speakers.  
2
NOTE: All preset memories are lost if the unit is  
left turned off by using the Main Power  
on the front panel or the AVR Selector  
3
f. Note that the Power Indicator  
will  
1
Switch  
for more than two weeks.  
turn green. This will turn the unit on and return it  
to the input source that was last used. The unit  
may also be turned on from Standby by pressing  
any of the Input Selector buttons on the  
remote efg∫çor the Source  
To temporarily silence all speaker outputs  
Source Selection  
38  
press the Mute button  
K. This will inter-  
rupt the output to all speakers and the head-  
phone jack, but it will not affect any recording  
or dubbing that may be in progress. When the  
system is muted, the MUTE indicator Z will  
light in the Main Information Display Û.  
To select a source, press any of the Source  
Selector buttons on the remote eg  
!
button  
on the front panel.  
ç∂  
.
NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector  
buttons egto turn the unit on, press the  
AVR Selector fto set the remote control to  
the AVR 310 functions.  
The input source may also be changed by  
pressing the front-panel Input Source  
Selector button !. Each press of the button  
will move the input selection through the list of  
available inputs.  
38  
Press the Mute button  
Kagain to return  
to normal operation.  
During a listening session you may wish to  
adjust the Bass Control &and Treble  
Control (to suit your listening tastes or  
room acoustics.  
To turn the unit off at the end of a listening  
session, simply press the System Power  
Control 2on the front panel or the Power  
As the input is changed, the AVR 310 will  
automatically switch to the digital input (if  
selected), surround mode, speaker configura-  
tion, output levels, crossover frequency and  
night mode status that were entered during the  
configuration process for that source.  
Off button då  
on the remote. Power will  
be shut off to any equipment plugged into the  
rear panel Switched AC Outlets and the  
Power Indicator 3will turn amber.  
To set the output of the AVR 310 so that  
the output is flat,with the tone controls de-  
activated, press the Tone Mode button 6  
button once or twice so that the words Tone  
Outappear momentarily in the Main  
Information Display Y. To return the tone  
controls to an active condition, press the Tone  
Mode 6button once or twice so that the  
words ToneInmomentarily appear in the  
Main Information Display Y.  
When the remote is used to turn the unit off”  
it is actually placing the system in a Standby  
mode, as indicated by the amber color of the  
Power Indicator 3.  
^
The front-panel Video 4 Inputs  
may be  
used to connect a device such as a video game  
or camcorder to your home entertainment  
system on a temporary basis.  
To program the AVR 310 for automatic turn-  
off, press the Sleep button jon the remote.  
Each press of the button will increase the time  
before shut down in the following sequence:  
As the input source is changed, the new input  
name will appear momentarily as an on-screen  
display in the lower third of the video display.  
The input name will also appear in the Main  
Information Display Yand a green LED will  
light next to the selected inputs name in the  
front-panel Input Indicators .  
For private listening, plug the 1/4" stereo  
phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones  
4
.
into the front panel Headphone Jack  
90  
min  
80  
min  
70  
min  
60  
min  
50  
min  
Note that when the headphones plug is con-  
nected, the word HEADPHONEwill scroll  
once across the Main Information Display  
Yand all speakers will be silenced. When the  
headphone plug is removed, the audio feed to  
the speakers will be restored.  
40  
min  
30  
min  
20  
min  
10  
min  
OFF  
The sleep time will be displayed in the Preset  
Number/Sleep Timer Indicator Rand it  
will count down until the time has elapsed.  
Video 1 and Video 2  
When an audio source is selected, the last  
video input used remains routed to the Video  
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Surround Mode Chart  
MODE  
FEATURES  
DELAY TIME RANGE  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides  
up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects  
channel.  
Center: 0 ms 5 ms  
Initial Setting 0 ms  
Surround: 0 ms 15 ms  
Initial Setting 0 ms  
DTS  
Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data. Available on special  
DVD, LD and audio-only discs, DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and  
a special dedicated low frequency channel.  
Delay time not adjustable  
DOLBY PRO LOGIC The standard mode for analog surround-sound decoding. It uses information encoded  
in a two-channel stereo recording to produce four distinct outputs: Left, Center, Right and  
a Mono Surround channel. Use this mode for accurate reproduction of programs bearing  
the Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo, UltraStereo or other Surroundlogos. Surround-encoded  
programs include videocassette, DVD and LD movies, TV and cable programs, radio  
programs and audio CDs. Dolby Pro Logic processing may also be used to provide a  
pleasing surround effect with some stereophonic source material that does not carry  
surround encoding.  
15 ms 30 ms  
Initial Setting = 15 ms  
LOGIC 7 C  
LOGIC 7 M  
Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either  
surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material. The Logic 7 C or Cinema mode  
should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding.  
Logic 7 C delivers increased center-channel intelligibility, and more accurate placement of sounds  
with fades and pans that are much smoother and more realistic than with other decoding  
techniques. The Logic 7 M or Music mode should be used with analog or PCM stereo sources.  
Logic 7 M enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater  
rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer  
(if installed and configured) to deliver maximum bass impact.  
Delay time not adjustable  
DOLBY 3 STEREO  
THEATER  
Uses the information contained in a surround-encoded or two-channel stereo program to  
create center-channel information. In addition, the information that is normally sent to the  
rear-channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front-left and front-right  
channels for increased realism. Use this mode when you have a center-channel speaker  
but no surround speakers.  
No surround channels  
Surround processing uses matrix surround decoding to simulate a standard movie or  
stage theater.  
Delay time not adjustable  
Delay time not adjustable  
No surround channels  
HALL 1  
HALL 2  
The two Hall modes offer two different matrix surround decoding choices that simulate  
either a medium-sized chamber hall (Hall1) or a large concert hall or opera house (Hall 2)  
VMAx Near  
VMAx Far  
When only the two front channel loudspeakers are used, Harmans patented VMAx mode  
delivers a three-dimensional sound space with the illusion of phantom speakersat the  
center and surround positions. The VMAx N, or Near Fieldmode should be selected when  
your listening position is less than five feet from the speakers. The VMAx F, or Far Fieldmode  
should be selected when your listening positioin is greater than five feet from the speakers.  
5-Channel Stereo  
This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and  
back of a room. Ideal for playing music in situations such as a party, it places the same signal  
at the front-left and surround-left, and front-right and surround-right speakers. The center  
channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels.  
No delay is available for  
this mode  
SURROUND  
OFF (STEREO)  
This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left- and right-  
channel presentation of two-channel stereo programs.  
No surround channels  
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green LED will light next to the current mode in  
the Surround Mode Indicators list ˜on  
the front panel.  
DTS  
Surround Mode Selection  
DTS is another digital audio system that is  
capable of delivering 5.1 audio. Although both  
DTS and Dolby Digital are digital, they use dif-  
ferent methods of encoding the signals, and  
thus they require different decoding circuits to  
convert the digital signals back to analog.  
One of the most important features of the  
AVR 310 is its ability to reproduce a full  
multichannel surround-sound field from digital  
sources, analog matrix surround-encoded  
programs and standard stereo programs. In all,  
a total of thirteen listening modes are available  
on the AVR 310.  
Note that the Dolby Digital and DTS modes may  
only be selected when a digital input is in use.  
In addition, when a digital source is present,  
the AVR 310 will automatically select and  
switch to the correct mode (Dolby Digital or  
DTS), regardless of the mode that has been pre-  
viously selected. For more information on select-  
ing digital sources, see the following section of  
this manual.  
DTS-encoded sound tracks are available on  
select DVD and LD discs, as well as on special  
audio-only DTS discs. You may use any LD or  
CD player equipped with a digital output to  
play DTS-encoded discs with the AVR 310. All  
that is required is to connect the players output  
to either the Optical or Coaxial input on the  
rear panel ij or front panel#%.  
Selection of a surround mode is based on per-  
sonal taste, as well as the type of program  
source material being used. For example, motion  
pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one  
of the major surround-encoding processes, such  
To listen to a program in traditional two-channel  
stereo, using the front-left and front-right  
speakers only (plus the subwoofer if installed  
and configured), follow the instructions shown  
above for using the remote until SURROFF  
appears in the Main Information Display Y.  
††  
as Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo or UltraStereo  
may be played in either the Dolby Digital, Dolby  
Pro Logic or Logic 7 Cinema surround modes  
depending on the source material.  
In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS  
sound tracks, the DVD player must be compati-  
ble with the DTS signal as indicated by a DTS  
logo on the players front panel. Note that early  
DVD players may not be able to play DTS-  
encoded DVDs. This does not indicate a prob-  
lem with the AVR 310, as some players cannot  
pass the DTS signal through to the digital out-  
puts. If you are in doubt as to the capability of  
your DVD player to handle DTS discs, consult  
the players owners manual.  
NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with  
matrix surround information, it retains the sur-  
round information as long as the program is  
broadcast in stereo. Thus, movies with surround  
sound may be decoded via any of the analog  
surround modes such as Pro Logic or Logic 7,  
when they are broadcast via conventional TV sta-  
tions, cable, pay TV and satellite transmission. In  
addition, a growing number of made-for-televi-  
sion programs, sports broadcasts, radio dramas  
and music CDs are also recorded in surround  
sound. You may view a list of these programs  
at the Dolby Laboratories Web site at  
Digital Audio Playback  
Digital audio is a major advancement over older  
systems such as Dolby Pro Logic. It delivers five  
discrete channels: left-front, center, right-front,  
left-surround and right-surround. Each channel  
reproduces full frequency range (20Hz to 20kHz)  
and offers dramatically improved dynamic range  
and significant improvements to signal-to-noise  
ratios. In addition, digital systems have the capa-  
bility to deliver an additional channel that is  
specifically devoted to low-frequency information.  
This is the .1channel referred to when you see  
these systems described as 5.1. The bass chan-  
nel is separate from the other channels, but since  
it is intentionally bandwidth-limited, sound  
Selecting a Digital Source  
To utilize either digital mode you must have  
properly connected a digital source to the AVR  
310. Connect the digital outputs from DVD  
players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD  
players to the Optical or Coaxial inputs  
ij#%. In order to provide a backup sig-  
nal and a source for analog stereo recording,  
the analog outputs provided on digital source  
equipment should also be connected to their  
appropriate inputs on the AVR 310 rear panel  
(e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output  
from a DVD to the DVD Audio inputs § on  
the rear panel when you connect the sources  
digital outputs).  
Even when a program is not listed as carrying  
intentional surround information, you may find  
that the Pro Logic, Logic 7, VMAx and the Hall or  
Theater modes often deliver enveloping surround  
presentations through the use of the natural  
information present in all stereo recordings.  
However, for stereo, but not surround programs,  
we suggest that you experiment with the other  
modes.  
designers have given it that unique designation.  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital (originally known as AC-3®) is  
a standard part of DVD, and is available on  
specially encoded LD discs and satellite broad-  
casts and it is a part of the new high-definition  
television (HDTV) system.  
Surround modes are selected using either the  
front panel controls or the remote. To select a  
surround mode from the front panel, press the  
Surround Mode Selector 7to scroll up or  
down through the list of available modes. To  
select a surround mode using the remote, press  
the Surround Mode Selectorkand then  
⁄ ¤  
Note that an optional, external RF demodulator  
is required to use the AVR 310 to listen to the  
Dolby Digital sound tracks available on laser  
discs. Connect the RF output of the LD player to  
the demodulator and then connect the digital  
output of the demodulator to the the Optical  
or Coaxial inputs ij#%of the AVR 310.  
No demodulator is required for use with DVD  
players or DTS-encoded laser discs.  
When playing a digital source such as DVD, first  
select the input using the remote or front panel  
controls as outlined in this manual. Next, select  
the digital source by pressing the Digital  
Input Selector button qÚand then using  
⁄ ¤  
press the  
/
buttons nto change the  
the  
/
buttons non the remote or the  
mode. As you press the buttons, the Surround  
mode name will appear in the Main  
Information Display Y, and an individual  
mode indicator will also light up CDFHI  
JKLN. As the surround modes change, a  
Selector buttons 5on the front panel to  
choose any of the OPTICALor COAXIAL  
inputs, as they appear in the Main  
Information Display YDisplay Indicator  
BEor on-screen display. When the digital  
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source is playing, the AVR 310 will automat-  
ically detect whether it is a multichannel Dolby  
Digital, DTS source, MP3 or a conventional  
PCM signal, which is the standard output from  
CD players. A Bitstream Indicator Awill  
light in the Main Information Display Ûto  
confirm that the digital signal is Dolby Digital,  
DTS or PCM.  
MP3: When the MP3 indicator lights, a com-  
patible MPEG 1/Layer 3 digital signal is being  
received. This is the popular audio format used  
by many computer programs for recording com-  
pressed audio files. When an MP3 bitstream is  
present, the sound will automatically be played  
in the stereo (surround off) mode. The surround  
modes are not available during MP3 playback.  
The letters used by the Speaker/Channel  
Input Indicators Qalso flash to indicate  
when a bitstream has been interrupted. This  
will happen when a digital input source is  
selected before the playback starts, or when a  
digital source such as a DVD is paused. The  
flashing indicators remind you that the play-  
back has stopped due to the absence of a  
digital signal and not through any fault of the  
AVR 310. This is normal, and the digital play-  
back will resume once the playback is started  
again.  
Digital Status Indicators  
In addition to the bitstream indicators, the  
AVR 310 features a set of unique channel-input  
indicators that tell you how many channels of  
digital information are being received and/or if  
the digital signal is interrupted.  
When a digital source is playing, the AVR 310  
senses the type of bitstream data that is pres-  
ent. Using this information, the correct sur-  
round mode will automatically be selected. For  
example, DTS bitstreams will cause the unit to  
switch to DTS decoding, and Dolby Digital bit-  
streams will enable Dolby Digital decoding.  
When the unit senses PCM data from CDs and  
LDs, it will allow the appropriate surround  
sources to be selected manually. Since the  
range of available surround modes is depen-  
dant on the type of digital data that is present,  
the AVR 310 uses a variety of indicators to let  
you know what type of signal is present. This  
will help you to understand the choice of  
modes.  
Night Mode  
A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night  
mode, which enables AC-3 input sources to be  
played back with full digital intelligibilty while  
reducing the minimum peak level by 1/4 to 1/3.  
This prevents abruptly loud transitions from dis-  
turbing others, without reducing the impact of  
the digital source. The Night mode is available  
only when Dolby Digital signals with special  
data are being played.  
These indicators are the L/C/R/LS/RS/LFE letters  
that are inside the center boxes of the  
Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Qin  
the front panel Main Information Display  
Û. When a standard analog signal is in use,  
only the Land Rindicators will light, as  
analog signals have only left and right chan-  
nels, respectively.  
Digital signals, however, may have two, five or  
six separate channels, depending on the pro-  
gram material, the method of transmission and  
the way in which it was encoded. When a digi-  
tal signal is playing, the letters in these indica-  
tors will light in response to the specific signal  
being received. It is important to note that  
although Dolby Digital, for example, is referred  
to as a 5.1system, not all Dolby Digital DVDs  
or programs are encoded for 5.1. Thus, it is  
sometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolby  
Digital soundtrack to trigger only the Land  
Rindicators.  
The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby  
Digital DVD is playing by pressing the Night  
Mode Button lon the remote. Next, press  
⁄ ¤  
When a digital source is playing, a Bitstream  
Indicator Awill light to show which type of  
signal is playing:  
the  
/
buttons nto select either the mid-  
dle range or full compression versions of the  
Night mode. To turn the Night mode off, press  
⁄ ¤  
the  
/
buttons nuntil the message in the  
DOLBYD: When the DOLBY D indicator  
lights, a Dolby Digital bitstream is being  
lower third of the video display and the Main  
Information Display Yreads D-Range  
Off. When the Night mode is active, the  
Night Mode Indicator Owill also illumi-  
nate.  
received. Depending on the settings on the  
source player and specific surround information  
and number of channels on the disc, a number  
of surround modes are possible. For discs with  
full 5.1 audio, only the Dolby Digital and VMAx  
modes are available. When the Dolby Digital  
signal is only two-channel, you may also select  
from the Logic 7 Cinema/Music, Hall, Theater,  
Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo modes.  
The Night mode may also be selected to always  
be on at either level of compression using the  
options in the Surround Setup Menu. See page  
21 for information on using the menus to set  
this option.  
NOTE: Many DVD discs are recorded with both  
5.1and 2.0versions of the same sound-  
track. When playing a DVD, always be certain to  
check the type of material on the disc. Most  
discs show this information in the form of a  
listing or icon on the back of the disc jacket.  
When a disc does offer multiple soundtrack  
choices you may have to make some adjust-  
ments to your DVD player (usually with the  
Audio Selectbutton or in a menu screen  
on the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the  
AVR 310. It is also possible for the type of sig-  
nal feed to change during the course of a DVD  
playback. In some cases the previews of special  
material will only be recorded in 2.0 audio,  
while the main feature is available in 5.1 audio.  
As long as your DVD player is set for 6-channel  
output, the AVR 310 will automatically sense  
changes to the bitstream and channel count  
and reflect them in these indicators.  
DTS: When the DTS indicator lights, a DTS  
bitstream is being received. When the unit  
senses this type of data, only the DTS mode  
may be used.  
IMPORTANT NOTES ON  
DIGITAL PLAYBACK:  
1. When the digital playback source is stopped,  
or in a pause, fast forward or chapter search  
mode, the digital audio data will momentarily  
stop, and the channel position letters inside the  
Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Qwill  
flash. This is normal and does not indicate a  
problem with either the AVR 310 or the source  
machine. The AVR 310 will return to digital  
playback as soon as the data is available and  
when the machine is in a standard play mode.  
PCM: When the PCM indicator lights, a stan-  
dard Pulse Code Modulation, or PCM, signal is  
being received. This is the type of digital audio  
used by conventional compact disc and laser  
disc recordings. When a PCM bitstream is pres-  
ent, all modes except Dolby Digital and DTS are  
available.  
2. Although the AVR 310 will decode virtually all  
DVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possible  
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that some future digital sources may not be com-  
patible with the AVR 310.  
NOTE: If you have selected Logic 7 C or M as  
your surround mode for the current listening  
session, and you are using a digital input, and  
you have not changed the default surround  
mode for that input source to the same Logic 7  
mode, then you will notice that if the digital  
signal is interrupted for any reason (such as  
stopping the source device), upon resumption  
of the signal, the AVR 310 will use a different  
surround mode. In fact, the AVR 310 will use  
whichever mode was set as the default for that  
source. The factory default for all sources is  
Stereo mode, unless the receiver detects a  
Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream.  
Tuner Operation  
The AVR 310s tuner is capable of tuning AM,  
FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations  
may be tuned manually, or they may be stored  
as favorite station presets and recalled from a  
30-position memory.  
3. Note that not all digitally encoded programs  
contain full 5.1-channel audio. Consult the pro-  
gram guide that accompanies the DVD or laser  
disc to determine which type of audio has been  
recorded on the disc. The AVR 310 will auto-  
matically sense the type of digital surround  
encoding used and adjust to accommodate it.  
Station Selection  
1. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select button g  
on the remote to select the tuner as an input.  
The tuner may be selected from the front panel  
by either pressing the Input Source Selector  
!until the tuner is active or by pressing the  
Tuner Band Selector 9at any time.  
4. When a digital source is playing, you may not  
be able to select some of the analog surround  
modes such as Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby 3, Stereo,  
Hall, Theater or Logic 7.  
MP3 Audio Playback  
The AVR 310 is one of the first A/V receivers to  
provide on-board decoding for the MP3 audio  
format used by computers and portable audio  
devices. In addition, some new CD players are  
capable of playing back optical discs that are  
recorded with MP3, rather than standard CD  
audio information. By offering MP3 decoding,  
the AVR 310 is able to deliver more precise  
conversion of the digital signals to an analog  
output, along with the benefits of listening to  
the MP3 audio through the AVR 310s high  
current amplifier and the speakers from your  
surround system, rather than the smaller  
speakers and low powered amplifiers typically  
used with computers.  
5. When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is play-  
ing, it is not possible to make an analog record-  
ing using the Tape and Video 1 or Video  
2. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select button g  
or Tuner Band Selector 9again to switch  
between AM and FM so that the desired  
frequency band is selected.  
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2 Record Outputs ∞dg . However, the  
digital signals will be passed through to the  
digital audio outputs k.  
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3. Press the FM Mode button  
sto select  
manual or automatic tuning.  
PCM Audio Playback  
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the non-  
compressed digital audio system used for  
compact discs and laser discs. The digital circuits  
in the AVR 310 are capable of high-quality  
digital-to-analog decoding, and they may be  
connected directly to the digital audio output  
of your CD or LD player.  
When the AUTO indicator Xis illuminated in  
the Main Information Display Ythe tuner  
will only stop at those stations that have a  
strong enough signal to be received with  
acceptable quality.  
When the AUTO indicator Xis not illumin-  
ated, the tuner is in a manual mode and  
will stop at each frequency increment in the  
selected band.  
To take advantage of the AVR 310s MP3 capa-  
bilities, simply connect the PCM output of a  
computers sound card or the PCM output of a  
portable digital audio device to either the rear  
panel Digital Inputs ij or the front panel  
Digital Inputs #%. As soon as the digital  
signal is available, the MP3 Bitstream  
Indicator Awill light, and the audio will  
begin playing.  
Connections may be made to either the rear  
panel Optical or Coaxial inputs ij or the  
front panel Digital Inputs #%.  
4. To select stations, press the Tuning  
To listen to a PCM digital source, first select the  
input for the desired source (e.g., CD). Next press  
the Digital Select button Úqand then  
⁄ ¤  
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Selector button u. When the AUTO  
indicator Xis illuminated, press the button  
for two seconds and then release to cause the  
tuner to search for the next highest or lowest  
frequency station that has an acceptable signal.  
When tuning FM stations in the Auto mode, the  
tuner will only select stereo stations. To tune to  
the next station, press the button again. If the  
STEREOindicator Vis not illuminated, tap  
use the  
/
buttons non the remote, or the  
Selector buttons 5on the front panel, until  
the desired choice appears in the Main  
Information Display Y.  
NOTES:  
The AVR 310 is only capable of playing sig-  
nals in the MP3 (MPEG 1/Layer 3) format. It  
is not compatible with other computer audio  
codecs.  
When a PCM source is playing, the PCM indi-  
cator Awill light. During PCM playback you  
may select any surround mode except Dolby  
Digital or DTS.  
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the Tuning Selector button uto  
advance one frequency increment at a time, or  
press and hold it to locate a specific station.  
When the TUNEDindicator Wlights, the  
station is properly tuned and should be heard  
with clarity.  
The digital audio input signal may be either  
optical or coaxial, but the signal must be in  
the PCM format. Direct connection of USB or  
serial data outputs is not possible, even  
though the signals are in the MP3 format. If  
you have any questions about the data out-  
put format from your computer or a sound  
card, check with the devices Owners Manual  
or contact the manufacturers technical sup-  
port area.  
Playback from PCM sources may also benefit  
from the Logic 7 Mode. When playing back a  
surround-encoded PCM source, such as an LD  
or surround-encoded CD, use the Logic 7 C or  
Cinema mode. When playing true stereo  
recordings, use the Logic 7 M or Music mode  
for a wider soundstage and increased rear-  
channel ambience.  
5. Stations may also be tuned directly by press-  
ing the Direct button t, and then pressing  
r
the Numeric Keys  
that correspond to the  
stations frequency. The desired station will  
automatically be tuned. If you press an incor-  
rect button while entering a direct frequency,  
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press the Clear button  
to start over.  
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NOTE: When the FM reception of a station is  
weak, audio quality will be increased by  
switching to Mono mode by pressing the  
figurable front panel digital output feature. For  
easy connection of portable digital audio  
recorders, you may switch the front panel  
Coaxial Digital Jack %from an input to an  
output by following these steps:  
Output Level Trim Adjustment  
Normal output level adjustment for the  
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FM Mode button  
suntil the  
AVR 310 is established using the test tone, as  
outlined on pages 22 and 23. In some cases,  
however, it may be desirable to adjust the out-  
put levels using program material such as a test  
disc, or a selection you are familiar with.  
Additionally, the output level for the subwoofer  
can only be adjusted using this procedure.  
STEREOindicator Vgoes out.  
Preset Tuning  
1. Press the OSD button vto view the main  
AUDIOSETUPmenu (Figure 1).  
Using the remote, up to 30 stations may be  
stored in the AVR 310s memory for easy recall  
using the front panel controls or the remote.  
2. Press the Set button pto enter the  
IN/OUTSETUPmenu (Figure 2).  
To enter a station into the memory, first tune  
the station using the steps outlined above.  
Then:  
To adjust the output levels using program  
material, first set the reference volume for the  
front-left and front-right channels using the  
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3. Press the button ntwice so that  
the on-screen cursor is next to  
COAXIAL3.  
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Volume Control Ó  
î.  
1. Press the Memory button 29 on the  
remote. Note that the MEMORYindicator U  
will be illuminated and flash in the Main  
Information Display Û.  
4. Press the Set button pand then press  
either of the  
the word INis highlighted.  
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so that  
‹ ›  
/
buttons o/  
If you are using a disc with test signals or an  
external signal generator as the source from  
which to trim the output levels, you may use  
the EzSet feature of the remote to guide you to  
the correct SPL level. To use the remote for this  
purpose, press and quickly release the SPL  
5. Press the Set button pto enter the  
2. Within five seconds, press the Numeric  
Keys rcorresponding to the location where  
you wish to store this stations frequency. Once  
entered, the preset number will appear in the  
Preset Number/Sleep Time Display R.  
change.  
6. Press the OSD button vto exit the menus  
and return to normal operation.  
Indicator Select  
to activate the sensor.  
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While the test tone is circulating, the Program  
Indicator cwill change color to indicate the  
level. Adjust the level as shown above until the  
LED lights green for all channels. When it is red  
the level is too high; when it is amber the level  
is too low. Press the SPL Indicator Select  
Note that once the setting is made, the Digital  
Coax 3 Status Indicator $will turn red,  
indicating that the Coaxial 3 Jack %is now  
an output, instead of its default setting as an  
input. Once the jack is changed to an output,  
the setting will remain as long as the AVR 310  
is turned on, unless the setting is changed in  
the OSD menu system, as described above.  
Note, however, that once the AVR 310 is turned  
off, the setting is cancelled. When the unit is  
turned on again, the Coaxial 3 Jack %will  
return to its normal default setting as an input.  
If you wish to use the jack as an output at a  
future time, the setting must be changed again  
using the OSD menu system.  
3. Repeat the process after tuning any  
additional stations to be preset.  
Recalling Preset Stations  
to turn the sensor and indicator off.  
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To manually select a station previously  
entered in the preset memory, press the  
Numeric Keys rthat correspond to the  
desired stations memory location.  
Once the reference level has been set, press  
m
the Channel Select button  
Ùand note  
that FRONT L LEVwill appear in the  
Main Information Display Y. To change  
the level, first press the Set button pÔ,  
and then use the Selector buttons 5or the  
⁄ ¤  
To manually tune through the list of stored  
preset stations one by one, press the Preset  
Stations Selector buttons )`on the  
front panel or remote.  
n
/
buttons  
to raise or lower the level.  
DO NOT use the volume control, as this will  
alter the reference setting.  
Tape Recording  
NOTES:  
The digital outputs are active only when a  
digital signal is present, and they do not  
convert an analog input to a digital signal,  
or change the format of the digital signal.  
In addition, the digital recorder must be  
compatible with the output signal. For  
example, the PCM digital input from a CD  
player may be recorded on a CD-R or  
MiniDisc, but Dolby Digital or DTS signals  
may not.  
Once the change has been made, press the Set  
button pÔand then press the Selector  
⁄ ¤  
In normal operation, the audio or video source  
selected for listening through the AVR 310 is  
sent to the record outputs. This means that any  
program you are watching or listening to may  
be recorded simply by placing machines con-  
nected to the outputs for Tape Outputs or  
Video 1 or 2 Outputs ∞dg in the record  
mode.  
n
buttons 5or the  
/
buttons  
to select  
the next output channel location that you wish  
to adjust. To adjust the subwoofer level, press  
⁄ ¤  
the Selector buttons 5or the  
/
buttons  
n
until WOOFER LEVappears in the  
Main Information Display Yor on-screen  
display.  
When a digital audio recorder is connected to  
the Digital Audio Outputs k, you are able  
to record the digital signal using a CD-R,  
MiniDisc or other digital recording system.  
Press the Set button pÔwhen the name of  
the desired channel appears in the Main  
Information Display Y and on-screen dis-  
play, and follow the instructions shown earlier  
to adjust the level.  
Please make certain that you are aware of  
any copyright restrictions on any material you  
copy. Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted  
materials is prohibited by federal law.  
In addition to the rear panel digital outputs, the  
AVR 310 offers Harman Kardons exclusive con-  
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Repeat the procedure as needed until all chan-  
nels requiring adjustment have been set. When  
all adjustments have been made and no further  
adjustments are made for five seconds, the  
AVR 310 will return to normal operation.  
to the 6-Channel Direct Input ª, you may  
select it by pressing the 6-Ch Direct Input  
Selector  
. The 6-Channel Direct Input may  
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also be selected by pressing the Input Source  
Selector button !on the front panel until  
the words 6CHDIRECTappear in the  
Main Information Display Y, and a green  
LED lights next to 6CHin the Input  
Indicators .  
The channel output for any input may also be  
adjusted using the full-OSD on-screen menu  
system. First, set the volume to a comfortable  
listening level using the Volume Control  
Ó
î. Then, press the OSD button v  
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Note that when the 6-Channel Direct Input is in  
use, you may not select a surround mode, as  
the external decoder determines processing. In  
addition, there is no signal at the record out-  
puts when the 6-Channel Direct Input is in use.  
to bring up the AUDIOSETUPmenu  
(Figure 1). Press the Button nfour times  
until the on-screen cursor is next to the  
CHANNELADJUSTline. Press the Set  
Button pto activate the CHANNEL  
ADJUSTmenu (Figure 8).  
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Memory Backup  
This product is equipped with a memory backup  
system that preserves the system configuration  
information and tuner presets if the unit is acci-  
dentally unplugged or subjected to a power  
outage. This memory will last for approximately  
two weeks, after which time all information  
must be reentered.  
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CHANNEL  
ADJUST  
*
FRONT  
CENTER  
FRONT  
LEFT  
:
:
:
:
:
:
0dB  
0dB  
0dB  
0dB  
0dB  
0dB  
OFF  
RIGHT  
SURR  
SURR  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
SUBWOOFER  
CHANNEL  
RETURN  
RESET:  
TO MENU  
ON  
Figure 8  
Once the menu appears on your video screen,  
⁄ ¤  
/
use the  
buttons nto move the on-  
screen cursor so that it is next to the channel  
‹ ›  
that you wish to adjust. Then, use the  
tons o  
/
but-  
to raise or lower the output level.  
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Remember, the goal is to have the output level  
at each channel be equal when heard at the  
listening position.  
⁄ ¤  
/
When all adjustments are done, press the  
buttons nto move the on-screen cursor so  
that it is next to RETURNTOMENUand  
then press the Set Button pif you wish to  
go back to the main menu to make other  
adjustments. If you have no other adjustments  
to make, press the OSD button vto exit the  
menu system.  
NOTE: The output levels may be separately  
trimmed for each digital and analog surround  
mode. If you wish to have different trim levels for  
a specific mode, select that mode and then follow  
the instructions in the steps shown earlier.  
6-Channel Direct Input  
The AVR 310 is equipped for future expansion  
through the use of optional, external adapters  
for formats that the AVR 310 may not be capa-  
ble of processing. When an adapter is connected  
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Advanced Features  
The AVR 310 is equipped with a number of  
advanced features that add extra flexibility to  
the units operation. While it is not necessary  
to use these features to operate the unit, they  
provide additional options that you may wish  
to use.  
panel Selector buttons 5until the desired  
brightness display level is shown. At that point,  
press the Set button Ôagain to enter the  
setting.  
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î. When the desired volume level to  
be used at turn-on is reached, make a note of  
the setting as it appears in the lower third of  
the video screen or in the Main Information  
Display Y. (A typical volume level will appear  
as a negative number such as 25dB.) When  
‹›  
Once the desired brightness level is selected, it  
will remain in effect until it is changed again or  
until the unit is turned off.  
making the adjustment, use the  
/
buttons  
Display Brightness  
o 31 to enter this setting.  
The AVR 310s Main Information Display  
Ûis set at a default brightness level that is  
sufficient for viewing in a normally lit room.  
However, in some home theater installations,  
you may wish to occasionally lower the bright-  
ness of the display, or turn it off completely.  
If you wish to make other adjustments, press  
Unlike some of the other adjustments in this  
menu, the turn-on volume default will remain in  
effect until it is changed or turned off in this  
menu, even when the unit is turned off.  
⁄ ¤  
/
the  
Buttons nuntil the on-screen  
cursor is next to the desired setting or the  
RETURNTOMAINMENUline and  
press the Set button p. If you have no other  
adjustments to make, press the OSD Button  
vto exit the menu system.  
If you wish to make other adjustments, press  
To change the display brightness setting for a  
specific listening session, you will need to make  
an adjustment in the ADVANCED  
SELECTmenu. To start the adjustment,  
press the OSD button vto bring the main  
AUDIOSETUPmenu to the screen. Press  
⁄ ¤  
/
the  
Buttons nuntil the on-screen  
cursor is next to the desired setting or the  
RETURNTOMAINMENUline and  
press the Set button p. If you have no other  
adjustments to make, press the OSD button  
vto exit the menu system.  
Turn-On Volume Level  
As is the case with most audio/video receivers,  
when the AVR 310 is turned on, it will always  
return to the volume setting in effect when the  
unit was turned off. However, you may prefer to  
always have the AVR 310 turn on at a specific  
setting, regardless of what was last in use  
when the unit was turned off. To change the  
default condition so that the same volume level  
is always used at turn-on, you will need to  
make an adjustment in the ADVANCED  
SELECTmenu. To start the adjustment,  
press the OSD button vto bring the main  
AUDIOSETUPmenu (Figure 1) to the  
¤
the Button nsix times, until the on-screen  
cursor is next to the ADVANCEDline.  
Semi-OSD Settings  
Press the Set Button pto enter the  
ADVANCEDSELECTmenu (Figure 9).  
The semi-OSD system places one line messages  
at the lower third of the video display screen  
whenever the Volume, Input Source, Surround  
mode or tuner frequency of any of the configu-  
ration settings are changed. The semi-OSD sys-  
tem is helpful in that enables you to have feed-  
back on any control changes or remote com-  
mands using the video display when it is diffi-  
cult to view the front-panel displays. However,  
you may occasionally prefer to turn these dis-  
plays off for a particular listening session. You  
may also want to adjust the length of time the  
displays remain on the screen. Both of those  
options are possible with the AVR 310.  
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ADVANCED  
SELECT  
*
VFD  
:FULL  
DEFAULT:OFF  
VOL SET:!25dB  
:OFF  
TIME  
TIME  
TO MENU  
HALF  
OFF  
VOLUME  
ON  
DEFAULT  
SEMI  
SEMI  
FULL  
OSD  
ON  
OSD  
OSD  
OUT:  
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OUT:205  
RETURN  
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screen. Press the button nsix times,  
until the on-screen cursor is next to the  
ADVANCEDline. Press the Set button p  
to enter the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu  
(Figure 9).  
Figure 9  
To change the brightness setting, at the  
ADVANCEDSELECTmenu, make cer-  
At the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu make  
certain that the on-screen cursor is next to  
tain that the on-screen cursor is next to the  
To turn off the semi-OSD system, you will need  
to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED  
SELECTmenu (Figure 9). To start the  
adjustment, press the OSD button vto bring  
the main AUDIOSETUPmenu to the  
the VOLUMEDEFAULTline by pressing  
VFDline, and press the press the Button  
⁄ ¤  
/
the  
buttons nas needed. Next, press  
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until the desired brightness level is high-  
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the press the button  
so that the word  
lighted in the video display. When FULLis  
highlighted, the display is at its normal bright-  
ness. When HALFis highlighted, the display  
is at half the normal brightness level. When  
OFFis highlighted, all of the indicators in the  
Main Information Display Ûwill go dark.  
Note, however, that the green LEDs for the  
Input Indicators and the Surround  
Mode Indicators ˜, as well as for the  
Power Indicator 3, will always remain lit to  
remind you that the unit is turned on.  
ONis highlighted in the video display. Next,  
¤
press the button nonce so that the on-  
screen. Press the  
the on-screen  
¤
Button nsix times, until  
screen cursor is next to the DEFAULT  
¤
cursor is next to the  
VOLSETline. To set the desired turn-on  
ADVANCEDline. Press the Set Button p  
to enter the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu.  
‹ ›  
/
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until  
volume, press the  
buttons o  
the desired volume level is shown on the  
DEFAULTVOLSETline. Note that this  
setting may NOT be made with the regular vol-  
ume controls.  
At the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu make  
certain that the on-screen cursor is next to  
the SEMIOSDDEFAULTline by press-  
⁄ ¤  
ing the  
/
buttons nas needed. Next,  
NOTE: Since the setting for the turn-on volume  
cannot be heard while the setting is being  
made, you may wish to determine the setting  
before making the adjustment. To do this, listen  
to any source and adjust the volume to the  
desired level using the regular volume controls  
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press the Button  
so that the word  
The display brightness may also be changed by  
pressing and holding the Set button Ôon the  
front for three seconds until the message in the  
Main Information Display Yreads VFD  
FULL. Within five seconds, press the front  
OFFis highlighted in the video display.  
Note that this setting is temporary and will  
remain active only until it is changed or until  
the AVR 310 is turned off. Once the unit is  
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Advanced Features  
turned off, the semi-OSD displays will remain  
activated, even if they were switched off for the  
previous listening session.  
Note that unlike most of the other options in  
this menu, this is a permanent setting change,  
and the Time-Out entry will remain in effect  
until it is changed, even if the unit is turned off.  
To change the length of time that the semi-OSD  
displays remain on the screen, go to the  
ADVANCEDSELECTMenu as outlined  
⁄ ¤  
If you wish to make other adjustments, press  
⁄ ¤  
/
the  
Buttons nuntil the on-screen  
earlier, and press the  
/
buttons nas  
cursor is next to the desired setting or the  
RETURNTOMAINMENUline and  
press the Set button p. If you have no other  
adjustments to make, press the OSD  
needed, until the on-screen cursor is next to  
the SEMI-OSDTIMEOUTline. Next,  
‹ ›  
press the  
/
Buttons o31 until the  
desired time in seconds is displayed. Note that  
unlike most of the other options in this menu,  
this is a permanent setting change, and the  
time-out entry will remain in effect until it is  
changed, even when the unit is turned off.  
button vto exit the menu system.  
If you wish to make other adjustments, press  
⁄ ¤  
/
the  
Buttons nuntil the on-screen  
cursor is next to the desired setting or the  
RETURNTOMAINMENUline and  
press the Set button p. If you have no other  
adjustments to make, press the OSD Button  
vto exit the menu system.  
Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment  
The FULL-OSDmenu system is used to  
simplify the setup and adjustment of the  
AVR 310 using a series of on-screen menus. The  
factory default setting for these menus leaves  
them on the screen for 20 seconds after a  
period of inactivity before they disappear from  
the screen or Time Out. This Time Out is a safety  
measure to prevent image retention of the  
menu text in your monitor or projector, which  
might happen if they were left on indefinitely.  
However, some viewers may prefer a slightly  
longer or shorter period before the Time Out  
display.  
To change the Full-OSD Time Out, you will need  
to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED  
SELECTmenu (Figure 9). To start the  
adjustment, press the OSD button vto bring  
the main AUDIOSETUPmenu to the  
screen. Press the  
until the on-screen  
¤
button nsix times,  
cursor is next to the  
¤
ADVANCEDline. Press the Set Button p  
to enter the ADVANCEDSELECTMenu  
(Figure 9).  
At the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu  
(Figure 9) make certain that the on-screen ›  
cursor is next to the FULL-OSDTIME  
⁄ ¤  
OUTline by pressing the  
/
Buttons nas  
‹ ›  
/
needed. Next, press the  
buttons o/  
31  
until the desired time is displayed in seconds.  
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Multiroom Operation  
‹ ›  
/
The AVR 310 is fully equipped to operate  
as the control center for a multiroom system  
with optional remote external Infrared (IR) sen-  
sors, speakers and power amplifiers. Although  
some multi- room installations will require the  
services of a specially trained installer, it is pos-  
sible for the average do-it-yourself hobbyist to  
install a simple remote room system.  
At the MULTIVOLline, press the  
but-  
33  
ton  
on the remote. Next, press the Set  
31  
tons o  
until the desired volume level for  
⁄ ¤  
/
button p. Press the  
buttons nto  
the multi-room system is entered. DO NOT use  
the regular volume control knobs for this set-  
ting. When all settings for the multiroom setup  
⁄ ¤  
turn the multiroom feed on or off. When the  
multiroom system is on, the Multi indicator P  
will light in the Main Information Display  
Û, and the Main Information Display Y  
or OSD will display MULTION. Press the  
Set button pto enter the setting.  
have been made, press the  
/
buttons n  
until the on-screen cursor is next to the  
RETURNTOMAINMENUline. If you  
have no other adjustments to make, press the  
OSD button vto exit the menu system.  
Installation  
When the multiroom system is turned on, the  
input selected using the Multi Room menu will  
be fed to the Multiroom Output jacks on  
the rear panel. The volume will be as set in the  
previous selection, although it may also be  
adjusted using an optional IR sensor and the  
Zone II remote in the remote location or on the  
optional audio power amplifier connected to the  
Multiroom Output jacks .  
The key to remote room operation is to link the  
remote room to the AVR 310s location with  
wire for an infrared link and speakers or an  
amplifier. For installation instructions for  
Multiroom use, see page 16.  
Multiroom Operation  
When operating the AVR 310 from a remote  
room location where an IR sensor link has been  
connected to the AVR 310s rear panel  
Multiroom IR Input b, you may use either  
the Main remote control or the Zone II remote.  
To turn on the multiroom feed, press any of the  
Input Selector buttons on the Zone II remote  
∫çor the Main remote efg.  
Multiroom Setup  
Once the audio and IR link connections have  
been made, the AVR 310 needs to be configured  
for multiroom operation using the steps below.  
Press the OSD button vto bring the main  
AUDIOSETUPmenu (Figure 1) to the  
Once the multiroom system is turned on, it will  
remain on even if the AVR 310 is placed in the  
Standby mode in the main room by pressing  
Press the AVR Selector f  
to turn the  
unit on to the last source, or any of the other  
Selector buttons to turn on to a specific source.  
the Power Off button  
åor the System  
¤
screen. Press the button nfive times, until  
Power Control 2on the front panel. To turn  
off the multiroom system, even when the AVR is  
in Standby mode in the main listening room,  
press the Multiroom button  
the Set button p. Press the  
n so that the Multi indicator Pin the  
Main Information Display Ûgoes out, and  
the Main Information Display Yor OSD  
will display MULTIOFF. Press the Set  
button pto enter the setting and turn the  
unit off.  
the on-screen cursor is next to the  
As long as an IR feed to the AVR 310 has been  
established from the remote room, using any of  
the buttons on either remote will control the  
MULTI-ROOMline. Press the Set button  
pto enter the MULTI-ROOMSETUP  
menu (Figure 10).  
33  
⁄ ¤  
/
and then  
buttons  
remote location volume 34  
tuner frequency u , change the tuner  
preset ` or mute the output 38  
î, change the  
ç
*
MULTI-ROOM SETUP  
*
©
˚.  
MULTI-ROOM:OFF ON  
MULTI IN :FM PRESET 01  
MULTI VOL :!25dB  
RETURN TO MENU  
If the Remote IR Output jack ° on the  
AVR 310 is connected to an IR Input jack on  
compatible Harman Kardon audio components  
such as CD, DVD or cassette players, the trans-  
port functions of those machines may also be  
controlled using the Transport Controls  
Even when the AVR 310 is turned off in the  
main room, the multiroom system may be  
turned on at any time by pressing the  
Figure 10  
x
control.  
Ƀ©˙on either remote  
33  
Multiroom button  
, or any of the  
When the MULTI-ROOMSETUPmenu  
appears, the on-screen cursor will be at the  
MULTI-ROOMline. Since this line is used  
to turn the system on and off, do not make an  
adjustment here unless you wish to turn the  
system on at this time. To turn the system on,  
press the button 31 so that ONis high-  
lighted. If you do not wish to turn the system  
on at this time or to proceed to the next step,  
Selector buttons ∫çin the remote  
room.  
To turn the system off from the remote room,  
press the Power-Off button d  
å.  
Remember that the AVR 310 may be turned on  
or off from the remote room regardless of the  
systems operation or status in the main room.  
NOTE: When the tuner is selected as the source  
for the remote zone, any change to the fre-  
quency or preset will also change the station  
being listened to in the main room, if the tuner  
is in use there. Similarly, if someone in the main  
room changes the station, the change will also  
impact the remote room.  
¤
press the Button nonce so that the on-  
screen cursor is next to the MULTIINline.  
‹ ›  
/
At the MULTIINline, press the  
but-  
tons o31 until the desired input to the  
multiroom system appears in the highlighted  
video. When the selection has been made,  
To activate the feed to the remote room, while  
you are in the main listening room where the  
AVR 310 is located, press the Multiroom but-  
¤
press the button nonce so that the  
on-screen cursor is next to the MULTI  
VOLline.  
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Programming the Remote  
The AVR 310 is equipped with a powerful  
remote control that will control not only the  
receivers functions, but also most popular  
brands of audio and video equipment, including  
CD players, cassette decks, TV sets, cable boxes,  
VCRs, satellite receivers and other home-theater  
equipment. Once the AVR 310s remote is pro-  
grammed with the codes for the products you  
own, it is possible to eliminate most other  
remotes and replace them with the convenience  
of a single, backlit universal remote control.  
Input Selector will flash three times  
before going dark to confirm the entry.  
also that the volume, channel and transport  
controls, as appropriate. If all functions do  
not work properly, you may need to Auto-  
Search for a different code, or enter a code  
via the Direct Code Entry method.  
6. Try all of the functions on the remote to  
make certain that the product operates  
properly. Keep in mind that many manufac-  
turers use a number of different combina-  
tions of codes, so it is a good idea to make  
certain that not only the Power control, but  
the volume, channel and transport controls  
work as they should. If functions do not  
work properly, you may need to use a differ-  
ent remote code.  
Code Readout  
When the code has been entered using the Auto  
Search method, it is always a good idea to find  
out the exact code so that it may be easily reen-  
tered if necessary. You may also read the codes  
to verify which device has been programmed to  
a specific Control Selector button.  
Programming the Remote  
1. Press and hold both the Input Selector  
efor the device you wish to find the  
As shipped from the factory, the remote is fully  
programmed for all AVR 310 functions, as well  
as those of most Harman Kardon CD changers,  
DVD players, CD players and cassette decks. In  
addition, by following one of the methods below,  
you may program the remote to operate a wide  
range of devices from other manufacturers.  
7. If a code cannot be entered to turn the  
unit off, if the code for your product does  
not appear in the tables in this manual, or  
if not all functions operate properly, try  
programming the remote with the Auto  
Search Method.  
code for and the Mute button  
at the  
38  
same time. Note that the Program/SPL  
Indicator cwill initally turn amber.  
Release the buttons and begin the next  
step within 20 seconds.  
Auto Search Method  
2. Press the Set button p. The Program/SPL  
Indicator cwill then blink green in a  
sequence that corresponds to the three-digit  
code, with a one-second pause between each  
digit. Count the number of blinks between  
each pause to determine the digit of the  
code. One blink is the number 1, two blinks is  
the number 2, and so forth. Ten blinks are  
used to indicate a 0.”  
Direct Code Entry  
This method is the easiest way to program your  
remote to work with different products.  
If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 310s  
remote is not listed in the code tables in this  
manual or if the code does not seem to operate  
properly, you may wish to program the correct  
code using the Auto Search method that follows:  
1. Use the tables in the following pages to  
determine the three-digit code or codes that  
match both the product type (e.g., VCR, TV),  
and the specific brand name. If there is  
more than one number for a brand, make  
note of the different choices.  
1. Turn on the unit that you wish to include in  
the AVR 310 remote.  
2. Press the Input Selector efor the type  
of product to be entered (e.g., VCR, TV) and  
Example: One blink, followed by a one-second  
pause, followed by six blinks, followed by a  
one-second pause, followed by ten blinks indi-  
cates that the code has been set to 160.  
the Mute button  
at the same time.  
38  
2. Turn on the unit you wish to program into  
the AVR 310 remote.  
Hold both buttons until the red light under  
the Input Selector estays lit. Note that  
the next step must take place while the red  
light is on, and it must begin within 20 sec-  
onds after the light illuminates.  
3. Press and hold both the Input Selector  
efor the product you wish to control  
(e.g., VCR, TV) and the Mute button  
For future reference enter the Setup Codes for  
the equipment in your system here:  
38  
at the same time.When the Program/SPL  
Indicator cturns amber and begins  
flashing, release the buttons. It is important  
that you begin the next step within 20 sec-  
onds.  
3. Point the AVR 310 remote towards the  
unit to be programmed, and press either  
DVD ____________ CD ________________  
VID1/VCR ________ VID2/TV __________  
VID3/CBL/SAT ______________________  
VID4 ____________ TAPE ____________  
¤
or button $. Each press will send out a  
series of codes from the remotes built-in  
database. When the unit being programmed  
/¤  
4. Point the AVR 310s remote towards the unit  
to be programmed, and enter the first three-  
digit code number using the Numeric Keys  
buttons r. If the unit turns off, the correct  
code has been entered. Press the Input  
Selector eagain, and note that the red  
light will flash three times before going dark  
to confirm the entry.  
turns off, release  
button $, as that  
is your indication that the correct code is  
in use.  
4. Press the Input Selector e, and note  
that the red light under the Input Selector  
will flash three times before going dark to  
confirm the entry.  
5. If the device to be programmed in does NOT  
turn off, continue to enter three-digit code  
numbers until the equipment turns off. At  
this point, the correct code has been  
entered. Press the Input Selector e  
again and note that the red light under the  
5. Try all of the functions on the remote to  
make certain that the product operates.  
Keep in mind that many manufacturers use  
a number of different combinations of  
codes, and it is a good idea to make certain  
that not only the Power control works, but  
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8. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for any addi-  
tional remotes you wish to teachinto the  
AVR 310 Remote.  
5. The Program/SPL Indicator cwill turn  
off and the red light under the Input  
Selector will flash on and off once to indi-  
cate that the codes have been erased.  
Learning Codes  
In addition to using codes from the remotes  
internal code library, the AVR 310s remote is  
able to learncodes from remotes that may  
not be in the code library. In addition, you may  
use this function to learn overthe codes from  
a preprogrammed device to add functions not  
included in the preprogrammed codes. To learn  
or transfer codes from an IR remote to the  
AVR 310s remote, follow these steps:  
Erasing Learned Codes  
The AVR 310s remote allows you to remove or  
erase, the code learned into a single button for a  
single device, to remove or erase the code set for  
all the codes that have been programmed into  
specific device buttons, or to erase all commands  
that have been learned to all devices.  
To erase all codes that have been programmed  
to all devices in the remote, follow these steps:  
1. Press any Input Selector efgfor  
which you wish to erase the codes and also  
the Learn button h.  
To erase a single learned code from within a sin-  
gle devices settings, follow these steps:  
2. When the red LED under the Input Selector  
turns red and the Program/SPL Indicator  
cflashes amber, release the buttons.  
1. Place the front of the original remote with  
the code being sent so that it is facing the  
IR Transmitter Window bon the  
AVR 310 remote head-to-head.The  
remotes should be between one and three  
inches apart.  
1. Press and hold both the Input Selector  
efgwithin which the individual but-  
ton to be erased has been programmed and  
the Learn button h.  
3. Press and release the Input Selector  
efgagain for the device whose  
codes you wish to erase.  
2. Select the button on the remote that you  
wish to use as the device selector for the  
codes about to be entered. This may be any  
of the Input Selectors e.  
2. When the red LED under the Input Selector  
turns red and the Program/SPL Indicator  
cflashes amber, release the buttons.  
4. Press the 9 button rfour times.  
5. The Program/SPL Indicator cwill turn  
off and the red light under the Input  
3. Press and release the Input Selector  
efgagain for the device within  
which the individual button to be erased has  
been programmed.  
Selector will flash on and off once to  
indicate that the codes have been erased.  
3. Press the Input Selector ebutton  
chosen and the Learn button hat the  
same time. Hold these buttons until the  
Program/SPL Indicator cflashes amber  
and the light under the device selector but-  
ton turns red. Release the buttons.  
Macro Programming  
Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently  
used combinations of commands with the press  
of a single button on the AVR 310s remote con-  
trol. Once programmed, a macro will send out  
up to 19 different remote codes in a pre-deter-  
mined sequential order enabling you to auto-  
mate the process of turning on your system,  
changing devices, or other common tasks. The  
AVRs remote can store up to five separate  
macro command sequences, one that is  
associated with the Power On button a, and  
four more that are accessed by pressing the  
Macro buttons w.  
4. Press the 7 button rfour times.  
5. Press and release the individual button for  
which the code is to be erased. The  
Program/SPL Indicator cwill blink green  
two times and then return to amber.  
4. Press the button on the AVR 310 remote that  
you wish to program. Note that the  
Program/SPL Indicator cwill stop  
flashing.  
6. To erase other buttons within the same device,  
press them as noted in Step 5.  
5. Within five seconds, press and hold the but-  
ton on the original remote that you wish to  
teachinto the AVR 310 remote. When the  
Program/SPL Indicator cturns green  
three times, release the button. Note that the  
Program Indicator will then begin to flash  
amber again.  
7. When all buttons to be erased have been  
pressed, press the Learn button hto  
complete the process.  
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1. Press the Mute button  
and the  
To erase all codes within a single device, follow  
these steps:  
Macro button wto be programmed or  
the Power-On button aat the same  
time. Note that an Input Selector will light  
red, and the Program/SPL Indicator c  
will flash amber.  
NOTE: If the Program/SPL Indicator c  
turns red during Step 5 or 6, the program-  
ming was not successful. Repeat the steps to  
see if the code will take.”  
1. Press and hold both the Input Selector  
efgfor which you wish to erase the  
codes and the Learn button h.  
2. Enter the steps for the macro sequence by  
pressing the button for the actual command  
step. Although the macro may contain up to  
19 steps, each button press, including those  
used to change devices, counts as a step.  
The Program/SPL Indicator cwill flash  
green to confirm each button press as you  
enter commands.  
6. Repeat Steps 4 though 6 for each button on  
the source remote that you wish to transfer  
to the AVR 310 remote.  
2. When the red LED under the Input Selector  
turns red and the Program/SPL Indicator  
cflashes amber, release the buttons.  
7. Once all codes have been transferred from  
the original source remote to the AVR 310  
remote, press the Learn button h.  
3. Press and release the Input Selector  
efgagain for the device whose  
codes you wish to erase.  
4. Press the 8 button rfour times.  
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NOTE: While entering commands for Power  
On/Off of any device during a macro sequence,  
4. The red LED under the AVR Selector will  
go out, and the Program/SPL Indicator  
cwill turn green and flash three times  
before it goes out.  
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press the Mute button  
. DO NOT press the  
actual Power button.  
2
3
1
3. When all the steps have been entered,  
press the Sleep button jto enter the  
commands. The red light under the Input  
Selectors efwill blink and then  
turn off.  
5. When the Program/SPL Indicator c  
goes out, the Macro has been erased.  
6
4
5
9
7
Programmed Device Functions  
10  
14  
8
11  
15  
Once the AVR 310s remote has been pro-  
grammed for the codes of other devices, press  
the appropriate Input Selector eto change  
the remote from controlling the AVR 310 to con-  
trolling the additional product. When you press  
any one of the selectors, it will briefly flash in red  
to indicate that you have changed the device  
being controlled.  
13  
12  
Example: To program the Macro 1 button so  
that it turns on the AVR 310, TV and a Cable  
Box, follow these steps:  
18  
22  
17  
21  
19  
23  
16  
20  
Press the Macro 1 button wand Mute  
38  
buttons at the same time and then  
release them.  
Note that the Program/SPL Indicator will  
flash amber.  
26  
When operating a device other than the  
AVR 310, the controls may not correspond  
exactly to the function printed on the remote  
or button. Some commands, such as the volume  
control, are the same as they are with the  
AVR 310. Other buttons will change their  
function so that they correspond to a secondary  
label on the remote. For example, the Sleep  
and Surround mode selector buttons also func-  
tion as the Channel Up and Channel Down  
buttons when operating most TV sets, VCRs or  
cable boxes. The Channel Up/Down indication is  
printed directly on the remote. For many stan-  
dard CD players, cassette decks, VCRs and DVD  
functions, the standard function icons are printed  
on top of the buttons.  
24  
30  
25  
Press the AVR Selector f.  
29  
27  
38  
Press the Mute  
button to store the  
28  
31  
AVRs power on command.  
Press the VID 2 Input Selector button  
eto indicate the next command is for  
TV Power On.”  
32  
38  
Press the Mute  
button to store the TV  
Power On Command.  
Press the VID 3 Input Selector button  
eto indicate the next command is for  
Cable Power On.”  
33  
34  
35  
39  
43  
47  
51  
55  
36  
37  
41  
40  
44  
48  
52  
56  
38  
42  
38  
Press the Mute  
button to store the  
Cable Power On command.  
Press the Sleep/Channel Up button j  
to complete the process and store the  
macro sequence.  
45  
49  
53  
46  
50  
54  
For some products, however, the function of a  
particular button does not follow the command  
printed on the remote. In order to see which  
function a button controls, consult the Function  
List tables printed on page 40. To use those  
tables, first check the type of device being con-  
trolled (e.g., TV, VCR). Next, look at the remote  
control diagram pictured at the left. Note that  
each button has a number on it.  
After following these steps, each time you  
press the Macro 1 button w, the remote  
will send the Power On/Off command.  
57  
60  
58  
61  
59  
62  
Erasing Macro Commands  
To remove the commands that have been pro-  
grammed into one of the Macro buttons, follow  
these steps:  
63  
64  
To find out what function a particular button  
has for a specific device, find the button number  
on the Function List and then look in the  
column for the device you are controlling. For  
example, button number 54 is the Macro 2  
button for the AVR 310, but it is the Favorite”  
button for many cable television boxes and  
satellite receivers. Button number 32 is the  
Delay button for the AVR 310, but the + Time  
button for CD players.  
38  
1. Press the Mute button  
and the Macro  
button wthat contains the commands you  
wish to erase.  
2. Note that the Program/SPL Indicator c  
will flash amber, and the LED under the AVR  
Selector fwill turn red.  
310  
3. Within ten seconds, press the Surround  
Mode Selector/Channel Down  
button k.  
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Note that the numbers used to describe the but-  
ton functions at the left for the purposes of  
describing how a button operates are a different  
set of numbers than those used in the rest of this  
manual to describe the button functions for the  
AVR 310.  
NOTE: To remove the Channel Control Punch-  
Through and return the remote to its original con-  
figuration, repeat the steps shown in the example  
above. However, press the VID 1/VCR Input  
Selector in Steps 1 and 3.  
Program/SPL Indicator cwill blink green  
three times and then go out to confirm the  
data entry.  
Example: To have the AVRs volume control  
activated even though the remote is set to  
control the TV, first press the Video/TV  
Input Selector eand the Mute button  
Transport Control Punch-Through  
Notes on Using the AVR 310 Remote With  
Other Devices.  
38  
The AVR 310s remote may be programmed to  
operate so that the Transport Control Functions  
x(Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause and  
Record) for a VCR, DVD or CD will operate in con-  
junction with one of the other devices controlled  
by the remote. For example, while using and con-  
trolling the TV, you may wish to start or stop your  
VCR or DVD without having to change the device  
selected by the AVR 310 or the remote. To pro-  
gram the remote for Transport Control Punch-  
Through, follow these steps:  
at the same time. Next, press the  
Manufacturers may use different code sets for  
the same product category. For that reason, it  
is important that you check to see if the code  
set you have entered operates as many con-  
trols as possible. If it appears that only a few  
functions operate, check to see if another code  
set will work with more buttons.  
Volume Up button 34 , followed by the  
AVR Input Selector f.  
NOTE: Should you wish to return the remote to  
the original configuration after entering a Volume  
Punch-Through, you will need to repeat the steps  
shown above. However, press the same Input  
Selector in Steps 1 and 3.  
When a button is pressed on the AVR 310  
remote, the red light under the Input  
Selector efor the product being operated  
should flash briefly. If the Device Control  
Selector flashes for some but not all buttons  
for a particular product, it does NOT indicate a  
problem with the remote but rather that no  
function is programmed for the button being  
pushed.  
Channel Control Punch-Through  
1. Press the Input Selector efor the device  
you wish to have the channel control associat-  
The AVR 310s remote may be programmed to  
operate so that the channel control function for  
either the TV, cable or satellite receiver used in  
your system may be used in conjunction with one  
of the other devices controlled by the remote. For  
example, while using and controlling the VCR, you  
may wish to change channels on a cable box or  
satellite receiver without having to change the  
device selected by the AVR 310 or the remote. To  
program the remote for Channel Control Punch-  
Through, follow these steps:  
ed with and the Mute button  
at the  
38  
same time until the red light illuminates, under  
the Input Selector eand the Program/  
SPL Indicator cflashes amber.  
Volume Punch-Through  
2. Press the Play button x. The Program/SPL  
Indicator cwill stop flashing and stay  
amber.  
The AVR 310s remote may be programmed to  
34  
operate the Volume Control  
and Mute  
functions of either the TV or the AVR 310 in  
3. Press and release the Input Selector button  
efor the device that will be used to change  
the channels. The Program/SPL Indicator  
cwill blink green three times and then go  
out to confirm the data entry.  
38  
conjunction with any of the devices controlled by  
the remote. For example, since the AVR 310 will  
likely be used as the sound system for TV view-  
ing, you may wish to have the AVR 310s volume  
activated, although the remote is set to run the  
TV. Either the AVR 310 or TV volume control may  
be associated with any of the remotes devices.  
To program the remote for Volume Punch-  
Through, follow these steps:  
1. Press the Input Selector button efor the  
device you wish to have the channel control  
associated with and the Mute button  
at  
38  
the same time until the red light illuminates  
under the Input Selector eand the  
Program/SPL Indicator cflashes amber.  
Example: To control the transport of a DVD  
player while the remote is set to control the TV,  
first press the VID 2/TV Input Selector but-  
34  
2. Press the Volume Down button  
. The  
ton eand the Mute button  
at the  
Program/SPL Indicator cwill stop flash-  
38  
same time. Next, release them and press the  
Play button x, followed by the DVD Input  
Selector button e.  
ing and stay amber.  
1. Press the Input Selector efor the unit you  
wish to have associated with the volume con-  
3. Press and release the Input Selector button  
efor the device that will be used to change  
the channels. The Program/SPL Indicator  
cwill blink green three times and then go  
out to confirm the data entry.  
trol and the Mute button  
at the same  
38  
time until the red light illuminates under the  
Input Selector eand note that the  
Program/SPL Indicator cwill flash amber.  
NOTE: To remove the Channel Control Punch-  
Through and return the remote to its original con-  
figuration, repeat the steps shown in the example  
above. However, press the VID 2/TV Input  
Selector in Steps 1 and 3.  
2. Press the Volume Up button 34  
Example: To control the channels using your  
Cable Box or Satellite Receiver while the  
remote is set to control the VCR, first press the  
VID 1/VCR Input Selector button eand  
and note  
.the Program/SPL Indicator cwill  
that  
stop flashing and stay amber.  
NOTE: Before programming the remote for  
Volume, Channel or Transport Punch-Through,  
make certain that any programming needed for  
the specific TV, CD, DVD, Cable or Satellite  
Receivers has been completed.  
3. Press either the AVR Selector for the  
Input Selector e, depending on which  
systems volume control you wish to have  
attached for the punch-through mode. The  
the Mute button  
at the same time. Next,  
38  
release them and press the Volume Down  
34  
button  
, followed by the VID 2/TV Input  
Selector button e.  
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1. Press any of the Input Selector buttons e  
and the Obutton rat the same time  
until the Program/SPL Indicator cbegins  
to flash amber.  
Reassigning Device Control  
Selectors  
Although each Input Selector eis normally  
assigned to the category of product shown on the  
remote, it is possible to reassign one of these but-  
tons to operate a second device of another type.  
For example, if you have two VCRs but no satellite  
receiver, you may program the SATbutton to  
operate a second VCR. Before following the nor-  
mal programming steps for either Three-Digit entry  
or Auto Search code entry, you must first reassign  
the button with the following steps:  
2. Press the 3button rthree times.  
3. The red LED under the Input Selector ewill  
go out and the Program/SPL Indicator c  
will stop flashing and turn green.  
4. The Program/SPL Indicator cwill remain  
green until the remote is reset. Note that this  
may take a while, depending on how many  
commands are in the memory and need to be  
erased.  
1. Press the Input Selector eyou wish to  
38  
reassign and the Mute button  
at the  
same time until the red light illuminates under  
the Input Selector eand the Program/  
SPL Indicator cflashes amber.  
5. When the Program/SPL Indicator cgoes  
out, the remote has been reset to the factory  
settings.  
2. Press the Input Selector efor the device  
you wish to program into the reassigned  
button.  
3. Enter the three-digit code for the specific  
model you wish the reassigned button to  
operate.  
4. Press the same Input Selector epressed in  
Step 1 once again to store the selection. The  
red LED under the re-assigned Input Selector  
will flash three times and then go out.  
Example: To use the CBL/SAT button to oper-  
ate a second VCR, first press the CBL/SAT  
Input Selector eand the Mute button  
38  
at the same time until the red light glows  
under the CBL/SAT ebutton. Press the VCR  
ebutton, followed by the three-digit code  
for the specific model you wish to control.  
Finally, press the CBL/SAT ebutton again.  
Resetting the Remote Memory  
As you add components to your home-theater sys-  
tem, occasionally you may wish to totally repro-  
gram the remote control without the confusion of  
any commands, macros or Punch-Throughpro-  
gramming that you may have done. To do this, it is  
possible to reset the remote to the original factory  
defaults and command codes by following these  
steps. Note, however, that once the remote is  
reset, all commands or codes that you have  
entered will be erased and will need to be re-  
entered:  
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Function List  
No. Button Name  
AVR Function  
DVD  
CD/CDR  
Tape  
VCR (VID 1) TV (VID 1)  
CBL (VID 3) SAT(VID 3)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Power Off  
Power On  
Mute  
Power Off  
Power Off  
Power On  
Mute  
Power Off  
Power On  
Mute  
Power Off  
Power On  
Mute  
Power Off  
Power On  
Mute  
Power Off  
Power On  
Mute  
Power Off  
Power On  
Mute  
Power Off  
Power On  
Mute  
Power On  
Mute  
AVR  
AVR Select  
DVD  
DVD Input Select  
CD Input Select  
Tape Input Select  
Video 1 Select  
Video 2 Select  
Video 3 Select  
Video 4 Select  
DVD Select  
CD  
CD Select  
Tape  
Tape Select  
VID 1  
VID 2  
VCR Select  
TV Select  
VID 3 Select  
10 VID 3  
11 VID 4  
12 Learn  
13 AM/FM  
14 6 Ch. Select  
15 SPL  
Tuner Select  
6 Ch Input Select  
Left  
Left  
Left  
Left  
Left  
16 Sleep  
17 Test  
Sleep  
Channel +  
Channel +  
Channel +  
Test Tone  
Input Select  
CDP Select  
18 TV  
TV/DVD  
TV/VCR  
TV/VCR  
TV/Cable  
TV/Sat  
19 Volume Up  
Volume Up  
Input Level Up  
CDR Select  
Volume Up  
Channel –  
Volume Up  
Volume Up  
Channel –  
Volume Up  
Channel –  
20 Surround Select Surround Mode Select  
21 Night  
Night Mode Select  
Multi-Room Select  
Volume Down  
22 Multi Room  
23 Volume Down  
Input Level Down  
Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down  
24 Channel/Guide Channel Trim  
Title  
Up  
Info/Guide  
Up  
Info/Guide  
Up  
25  
Move/Adjust Up  
Up  
Up  
26 Speaker/Menu Speaker Adjust  
Menu  
Left  
Enter  
Right  
Subtitle  
Down  
Return  
1
Menu  
Left  
Menu  
Left  
Menu  
Left  
Menu  
Left  
27  
28 Set  
29  
Move/Adjust Left  
Set  
Enter  
Right  
Exit  
Enter  
Right  
Exit  
Enter  
Right  
Exit  
Enter  
Right  
Exit  
30 Digital/Exit  
Digital Input Select  
Move/Adjust Down  
¤
31  
Down  
Down  
Down  
Down  
32 Delay/Prev. Ch. Delay Adjust  
Time  
1
Prev Channel Prev Channel Prev Channel  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2
2
‡fi  
fl·  
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
41 Tun-M  
Tuner Mode  
42  
43  
9
0
9
0
9
0
9
0
9
0
9
0
9
0
44 Memory  
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Function List  
No. Button Name  
AVR Function  
DVD  
CD/CD-R  
Tape  
VCR (VID 1) TV (VID 1)  
CBL (VID 3) SAT (VID 3)  
45 Tune Up  
46 Direct  
47 Clear  
Tune Up  
Next Chapter  
Direct Tuner Entry  
Clear  
Track Direct  
Clear  
Clear  
Clear  
Clear  
OSD  
Sleep  
Clear  
OSD  
Clear  
OSD  
48 Preset Up  
49 Tune Down  
50 OSD  
Preset Tune Up  
Tune Down  
OSD  
Slow Forward  
Prev Chapter Track Increment  
OSD  
Stop  
51 D. Skip  
52 Preset Down  
53 M1  
Disc Skip  
Disc Skip  
Stop  
Preset Tune Down Slow Rev  
Open/Close  
Intro Scan  
Open/Close  
Cancel  
PPV  
Cancel  
Fav  
54 M2  
Subtitle On/Off Repeat  
Fav  
55 M3  
Audio Select Random Play  
Angle Select  
Bypass  
Music  
Day –  
Next  
Alt  
56 M4  
57 Rewind  
58 Play  
R. Search  
Play  
R. Search  
Play  
Rewind  
Play  
Rewind  
Play  
Say –  
59 Fast Forward  
60 Record  
61 Stop  
F. Search  
F. Search  
Record  
Stop  
Fast Fwd  
Record  
Stop  
Fast Fwd  
Record  
Stop  
Day +  
Day +  
Stop  
62 Pause  
Pause  
Skip –  
Skip +  
Pause  
Pause  
Pause  
63 Skip Down  
64 Skip Up  
Skip –  
Skip +  
Scan –  
Scan +  
Page –  
Page –  
Page +  
Page +  
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Setup Code Table: TV  
Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number  
A MARK  
ADMIRAL  
AKAI  
103 132  
192  
001 160  
AMPRO  
070 164  
AMSTRAD  
ANAM  
053  
045 055 057 076 095 099 103 106 109 112 122  
AOC  
001 011 103  
BLAUPUNKT  
BROKSONIC  
CANDLE  
CAPEHART  
CENTURION  
CENTRONIC  
CITIZEN  
084  
205 206  
001 002 003 011  
059  
170 171  
045  
001 002 003 011 045 092 094 132  
CLASSIC  
CONCERTO  
CONTEC  
CORANDO  
CORONADO  
CRAIG  
045  
011  
041 045 051 052  
172  
132  
045 055 157 158 159  
CROWN  
CURTIS MATHES  
CXC  
045 132  
001 092 107 132  
045  
DAEWOO  
DAYTRON  
DIGI LINK  
DYNASTY  
DYNATECH  
ELECTROHOME  
EMERSON  
FISHER  
011 022 023 038 045 046 056 068 073 094 098 102 105 108 111 114 116 118 119 127 132  
107 132  
200  
045  
063  
074 132  
001 012 033 045 048 049 051 052 091 107 132 137 139 141 157 158 162 205  
013 058  
FUNAI  
033 045  
FUTURETECH  
GE  
045  
001 014 015 038 057 070 071 107 121 133 141 145 163 199  
GOLDSTAR  
GRUNDIG  
HALL MARK  
HARMAN KARDON  
HITACHI  
011 093 097 101 103 104 107 110 113 118 128 132  
193  
107  
201  
001 011 015 016 017 018 029 043 072 132 144 147  
INFINITY  
INKEL  
148  
120  
JBL  
148  
JC PENNEY  
JENSEN  
001 011 014 015 030 035 092 132 145  
019  
JVC  
038 040 079 134  
KAWASHO  
KEC  
173  
045  
KENWOOD  
KLOSS  
001 204  
002 060  
KMC  
132  
KTV  
001 045 132 162  
LLOYTRON  
LODGENET  
LOGIK  
172 173  
069  
069  
LUXMAN  
LXI  
011  
013 021 053 077 145 148  
MAGNAVOX  
MARANTZ  
MATSUI  
001 003 011 060 061 062 064 065 118 132 145 148  
001 074 148  
148  
MEMOREX  
METZ  
013 069 107  
084  
MGA  
001 011 033 044 050 074 107  
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MIDLAND  
MINERVA  
MITSUBISHI  
MTC  
199  
084  
001 011 030 033 042 044 100 107 115 154 160 167 168  
175 176  
NAD  
021 031  
NATIONAL  
NEC  
177 178 179 180 181 182  
001 013 022 025 030 042 057 121 123 125  
NIKEI  
045  
ONKING  
ONWA  
045  
045  
OPTONICA  
ORION  
025 077  
207 208 209 210 211  
PANASONIC  
PENNEY  
PHILCO  
038 057 076 087 148 169  
199  
001 003 011 030 045 057 060 061 064 065 118 132 148  
PHILIPS  
001 003 011 040 060 067 088 132 145 148  
PIONEER  
PORTLAND  
PROSCAN  
PROTON  
QUASAR  
RADIO SHACK  
RCA  
001 024 029 031 032 107 213 214  
011 132  
133  
059 107 122 132 165  
038 057 087  
025 045 048 107 118 132 195 196 197 198  
001 011 029 030 057 071 133 145 161 163 199  
REALISTIC  
RUNCO  
013 025 045 048 195 196 197  
152 153  
SAA  
183  
SAMPO  
001 059 107  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
051 085 092 096 104 107 118 124 128 132 145  
013 026 027 037 041 054 058 078  
SCOTT  
033 045 049 107 132  
SEARS  
011 013 021 033 035 058 078 092 107 132 145  
SHARP  
011 020 025 028 033 034 077 132 154  
SIEMENS  
SIGNATURE  
SONY  
084  
069  
043 067 075 117 130 136 194 212  
SOUNDESIGN  
SPECTRICON  
SSS  
003 033 045 107  
103  
011 045  
SUPREMACY  
SYLVANIA  
SYMPHONIC  
TANDY  
002  
001 003 011 060 061 064 065 107 118 131 145 148  
184  
077  
TATUNG  
TECHNICS  
TECHWOOD  
TEKNIKA  
TELEFUNKEN  
TELERENT  
TERA  
057 063  
080  
011  
001 002 003 011 030 033 036 045 069 074 092 094 132  
039 047 083  
069  
156  
THOMSON  
TMK  
190 191  
011 107  
TOSHIBA  
TOTEVISION  
UNIVERSAL  
VIDEO CONCEPTS  
VIDTECH  
WARDS  
013 021 035 042 052 063 092 129 202  
132  
014 015  
160  
011 107  
011 014 015 025 033 061 062 064 065 069 071 107 132 148  
YAMAHA  
YORK  
001 011  
107  
YUPITERU  
ZENITH  
ZONDA  
045  
069 070 090 094  
103  
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Setup Code Table: VCR  
Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number  
AIWA  
040  
AKAI  
022 048 050 108 109 126  
AMPRO  
076  
AMSTRAD  
ANAM  
133  
037 039 089  
ASA  
134  
AUDIO DYNAMICS  
BROKSONIC  
CANDLE  
CANON  
018 029 044 048  
041 043 110 147 166  
134 135 137  
034 037 039 135 140  
CAPEHART  
CITIZEN  
094  
134  
CRAIG  
003 045 116  
CURTIS MATHES  
DAEWOO  
DAYTRON  
DBX  
037 039  
012 014 017 068 069 094 096 097 098 102 103 104  
094  
018 029 044 048  
DUAL  
136  
DYNATECH  
ELECTROHOME  
EMERSON  
FERGUSON  
FINLUX  
040 057  
063  
013 023 031 033 035 037 040 041 042 043 050 087 110 112 119  
136  
133  
FISHER  
003 015 016 017  
FUNAI  
040 133  
GE  
037 039 067 076 093 095 124 127  
GO VIDEO  
GOLDSTAR  
GRAETZ  
HARMAN KARDON  
HITACHI  
INSTANT REPLAY  
ITT  
113 117  
018 019 026 087 092 100 107  
136  
018 049  
011 040 048 067 118 130  
037 039  
136  
JCL  
037 039  
JC PENNEY  
JENSEN  
018 019 021 039 045 070 087  
048  
JVC  
018 037 039 048 052 054 059 064 111 130 132  
KENWOOD  
LLOYD  
020 044 048 052  
040  
LXI  
019 020 040 087  
MAGIN  
045  
MAGNAVOX  
MARANTZ  
MARTA  
037 039 040 071 072  
018 037 039 071 073  
087  
MATSUI  
033 036  
MEI  
037 039  
MEMOREX  
MGA  
003 017 020 037 039 040 057 076 087 115 120  
049 050 063  
MINOLTA  
MITSUBISHI  
MTC  
019 026  
019 026 049 050 053 055 063 065 131 145 146  
133  
MULTITECH  
NAD  
030 040  
139  
NATIONAL  
NEC  
140  
018 029 044 048 052  
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NORDMENDE  
OPTIMUS  
OPTONICA  
ORION  
048  
159  
057 058  
147 166  
PANASONIC  
PENTAX  
070 074 078 086 114 125 150 167 172  
019 026 037 039 067  
PHILCO  
037 039 040 071  
PHILIPS  
037 039 040 058 071 075 087  
PILOT  
087  
PIONEER  
PORTLAND  
PULSAR  
019 027 052  
094  
076  
QUARTZ  
001 020  
QUASAR  
RADIO SHACK  
RCA  
039 070 079 125 144  
133 134 137 140 141 142 152 158 159 160 161  
019 026 039 066 067 093 095 124 125 127 157 172  
REALISTIC  
RICO  
003 015 017 020 037 039 040 045 057 058 087 137 152 159 160  
062  
RUNCO  
128  
SABA  
136  
SAISHO  
143  
SALORA  
SAMSUNG  
SANSUI  
020  
038 045 088 090 091 093 095 098 099 101 105 106 109  
028 048 052 116 147 166  
SANYO  
003 014 017 020 115  
SCHAUB LORENZ  
SCOTT  
136  
023 043 098 110 112  
SEARS  
003 015 016 017 019 020 026 037 047 077 084 087  
SHARP  
037 058 129 156  
SHINTOM  
SONY  
030  
003 016 037 056 060 061 062 080 081 082 129  
SOUNDESIGN  
STS  
040  
019  
SYLVANIA  
SYMPHONIC  
TANDY  
037 039 040 063 071  
040  
017 040  
TASHICO  
TATUNG  
TEAC  
134  
044 048  
040 044 048  
TECHNICS  
TEKNIKA  
TELEFUNKEN  
THOMAS  
THOMSON  
THORN  
037 039  
025 037 039 040 087  
136  
040  
136  
136  
TMK  
013  
TOSHIBA  
TOTEVISION  
UNITECH  
VECTOR RESEARCH  
VICTOR  
015 019 047 051 063 085 098 112 155  
045 087  
045  
018  
052  
VIDEO CONCEPTS  
VIDEOSONIC  
WARDS  
YAMAHA  
ZENITH  
018 040 050  
045  
003 019 023 030 037 039 040 045 057 058 112  
018 040 044 048  
040 052 060 062 076 083 087  
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Setup Code Table: CD  
Manufacturer/Brand  
Setup Code Number  
ADC  
012  
ADCOM  
AIWA  
049 063 069  
072 111 118 156 170  
AKAI  
050 177 184  
AUDIO TECHNICA  
AUDIOACCESS  
AUDIOFILE  
BSR  
053  
125  
211  
044 064  
CALIFORNIA AUDIO  
CAPETRONIC  
CARRERA  
CARVER  
CASIO  
015 109  
070  
064 087  
051 057 136 140 141 143 144 145 185 186  
066 117 122 166  
CLARINETTE  
CROWN  
CURTIS MATHES  
DENON  
122 166  
042  
066  
187 188 213  
EMERSON  
FISHER  
049 052 093 108  
023 055 057 068  
FRABA  
117  
FUNAI  
126  
GE  
164  
GENEXXA  
GOLDSTAR  
HAITAI  
017 096 108  
016 087  
099 214  
HARMAN KARDON  
HITACHI  
001 002 025 040 054 190 218 219  
049 093  
INKEL  
026 027 216  
JC PENNEY  
JENSEN  
021 066 098 147  
153  
JVC  
029 176 195 196  
KENWOOD  
KYOCERA  
LOTTE  
014 020 023 030 062 078 079 148 151 176 178 181  
012  
108  
LUXMAN  
LXI  
018 035 077 102  
066 164  
MAGNAVOX  
MARANTZ  
MCINTOSH  
MCS  
039 051 113  
043 051 058 084 191 192 193  
194  
021 066 080 098  
MEMOREX  
MGA  
096  
032  
MISSION  
MITSUBISHI  
MITSUMI  
MODULAIRE  
NAD  
NAKAMICHI  
NEC  
NIKKO  
051  
032  
152  
122 166  
013 074 197 198  
199 200 201  
021 069  
053 055  
051  
NSM  
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ONKYO  
037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203  
OPTIMUS  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
020 036 056 057 064 065 089 090 091 092 096 099 104 212  
015 075 109 119 158 183 204  
039 051 138 149 209  
PIONEER  
PROTON  
QUASAR  
RADIO SHACK  
RCA  
017 036 071 094 096 100 112 123 131 160 161 162 215  
051 210  
015 109  
122 126 213  
024 049 081 093 150  
RCX  
169  
REALISTIC  
ROTEL  
049 056 057 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166  
051  
SAE  
051  
SAMSUNG  
SANSUI  
028  
047 051 081 134 157 172  
SANYO  
033 057 068 082 095 168  
SCOTT  
108  
SEARS  
066  
SHARP  
020 058 073 105 114 151 159 167 180 181  
SHERWOOD  
SIGNATURE  
SONY  
003 026 027 041 058 105 133  
040  
060 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 208 212 217  
SOUNDSTREAM  
STS  
124  
012  
SYLVANIA  
SYMPHONIC  
TAEKWANG  
TANDY  
051  
059 110  
177  
096  
TEAC  
011 022 048 058 085 086 106 107 110 121 137 146 154  
TECHWOOD  
THETA DIGITAL  
TOSHIBA  
VECTOR RESEARCH  
VICTOR  
083  
039  
013 074 097 151 155 173  
087  
029 120 130  
040 095  
WARDS  
YAMAHA  
YORK  
019 031 053 061 135 169  
122 166  
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Setup Code Table: Tape  
Manufacturer/Brand  
Setup Code Number  
001  
HARMAN KARDON  
Setup Code Table: Audio  
Manufacturer/Brand  
Setup Code Number  
001  
HARMAN KARDON  
Setup Code Table: DVD  
Manufacturer/Brand  
APEX DIGITAL  
CALIFORNIA AUDIO  
DENON  
Setup Code Number  
061  
040  
002 019 022 034 051  
GE  
003 004  
GOLDSTAR  
HARMAN KARDON  
JVC  
005  
001 032  
006  
KENWOOD  
LG  
LOTTE  
007 050  
005 055 064  
008  
MAGNAVOX  
MARANTZ  
MITSUBISHI  
NAD  
033 056  
033 059  
023 036  
010 062  
ONKYO  
009 015 048  
011 050  
024 025 030 034 035 044 052  
033 056  
OPTIMUS  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
PIONEER  
PROCEED  
PROSCAN  
RCA  
012 020 038 041 046 047 065  
060  
003 004 037  
003 004 018 037  
027  
RUNCO  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
031 053 054  
013 049  
SHARP  
SONY  
021 028 050  
015 029 043 045  
026  
TECHNICS  
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
YAMAHA  
ZENITH  
003 004  
009 033 047 057 058  
016 017 030 063  
005 033 055 064  
039  
ZENITH DIVX  
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Setup Code Table: SAT  
Manufacturer/Brand  
Setup Code Number  
ALPHASTAR  
ALPHASTAR DBS  
ALPHASTAR DSR  
AMPLICA  
472  
450  
422 442  
356  
BIRDVIEW  
414 425  
BSR  
359  
CAPETRONICS  
CHANNEL MASTER  
CHAPARRAL  
CITOH  
359  
320 321 322 325 361  
315 316 319 380 451  
360  
CURTIS MATHES  
DRAKE  
356  
312 313 317 318 413 481  
DX ANTENNA  
ECHOSTAR  
ELECTRO HOME  
EUROPLUS  
331 352 362 379 483  
364 395 397 452 453 463 477 478 484 485  
392  
415  
FUJITSU  
324 328 329 334  
GENERAL INSTRUMENT 303 311 323 365 403 454 468 474  
HITACHI DBS  
HOUSTON TRACKER  
HUGHES  
455  
463  
372 437  
HYTEK  
359  
JANIEL  
366  
JERROLD  
367 454 464 468  
KATHREIN  
LEGEND  
410  
453  
LUXOR  
368  
MACOM  
317 365 369 370 371  
MAGNAVOX  
MEMOREX  
NEXTWAVE  
NORSAT  
461 473  
453  
423 424  
373 374  
OPTIMUS  
466  
PANASONIC  
PANASONIC DBS  
PANSAT  
366 469  
457  
420  
PERSONAL CABLE  
PHILIPS  
418  
375  
PICO  
407  
PRESIDENT  
PRIMESTAR  
RCA  
326 404  
412 454 464 475  
301 408 436 439 458 465  
REALISTIC  
SAMSUNG  
SATELLITE SERVICE CO  
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA  
SONY  
349 377 480  
422 442  
335 341 353 388  
339  
405 438  
STAR CHOICE DBS  
STARCAST  
SUPER GUIDE  
TEECOM  
TOSHIBA  
UNIDEN  
459  
347  
327 423 424  
330 333 378 390 391 393 409  
302 426 443 460 461 462 470  
323 332 348 349 350 351 354 355 381 382 383 389 403 466 479 480  
385 386 387 394 419  
ZENITH  
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Setup Code Table: CBL  
Manufacturer/Brand  
Setup Code Number  
ABC  
001 003 011 045 048 052 059 110  
ALLEGRO  
AMERICAST  
ANTRONIX  
ARCHER  
111  
212  
021  
012 014 021 031 112  
BELCOR  
113  
CABLE STAR  
CENTURION  
CENTURY  
CITIZEN  
033 113  
092  
014  
014 111  
COLOUR VOICE  
COMBANO  
COMTRONICS  
DIAMOND  
DIGI  
069 090  
083 084  
026 037  
030  
114  
EAGLE  
027 037 046 186  
EASTERN  
ELECTRICORD  
EMERSON  
FOCUS  
063 066 070 115  
039  
112  
116  
G.I.  
001 003 011 015 017 093 095 096 097  
GC ELECTRONICS  
GE  
113  
076  
GEMINI  
GENERAL  
015 029 032 060  
210  
GENERAL INSTRUMENT 168  
GOLDEN CHANNEL  
GOODMIND  
HAMLIN  
037  
112  
055 056 061 099 100 101 117 175 207 208  
HITACHI  
001 061 188  
HOSPITALITY  
JASCO  
074 080  
111  
JERROLD  
LINDSAY  
M-NET  
001 002 003 011 015 016 017 073 093 095 096 097 162 167  
118  
043  
MACOM  
040 191  
MAGNAVOX  
MEMOREX  
MOVIE TIME  
NSC  
017 019 068 082  
058  
035 039  
022 035 044 075 190  
OAK  
023 038 043 059 094 196 197  
PACE  
179  
PANASONIC  
PANTHER  
PARAGON  
PHILIPS  
050 053 176 177 189 214  
114  
058  
013 019 020 027 069 085 090  
001 041 057 079 119 171 200 209  
PIONEER  
POPULAR MECHANICS 116  
POST NEWS WEEK  
PRELUDE  
023  
120  
PRIMESTAR  
PTS  
162  
018 054 075 076  
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PULSAR  
058  
RADIO SHACK  
RCA  
111 112 213  
053 214  
RECOTON  
REGAL  
116  
055 056 061 099 100 101 207  
REGENCY  
REMBRANT  
SAMSUNG  
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA  
SEAM  
063 115  
032  
037 072 186  
003 018 047 048 049 051 052 110 183 184 203 204  
121  
SHERITECH  
SIGNAL  
029  
037  
SIGNATURE  
SL MARX  
SPRUCER  
STARCOM  
STARGATE  
SYLVANIA  
TADIRAN  
TANDY  
001 188  
037  
053 081 177 189  
002 011 015 016 163  
015 037 120  
071  
037  
024  
TELECAPATION  
TEXSCAN  
TFC  
028  
036 071  
122  
TIMELESS  
TOCOM  
123  
045 046 062 170 205  
TOSHIBA  
058  
UNIKA  
014 021 031  
UNITED CABLE  
UNIVERSAL  
VIDEOWAY  
VIEWSTAR  
ZENITH  
011 059  
012 014 021 031 033 034 039 042 113  
124 211  
019 022 025 086 087 088 089 190  
058 065 098 125 211  
116  
ZENTEK  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
SYMPTOM  
CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
Unit does not function when Main  
Power Switch is pushed  
No AC Power  
Make certain AC power cord is plugged into  
a live outlet  
Check to see if outlet is switch-controlled  
Display lights, but no sound  
or picture  
Intermittent input connections  
Mute is on  
Make certain that all input and speaker connections  
are secure  
Volume control is down  
Press Mute button  
Turn up volume control  
Unit turns on, but Front-Panel  
Display does not light up  
Display brightness is turned off  
Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section  
on page 32 so that the display is set to VFD FULL  
No sound from any speaker;  
light around power switch is red  
Amplifier is in protection mode  
due to possible short  
Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and  
speaker ends  
Amplifier is in protection mode  
due to internal problems  
Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot  
No sound from surround or  
center speakers  
Incorrect surround mode  
Input is monaural  
Incorrect configuration  
Stereo or Mono program material  
Select a mode other than Stereo  
There is no surround information from mono sources  
Check speaker mode configuratioin  
The surround decoder may not create center or rear channel  
information from nonencoded programs  
Unit does not respond to  
remote commands  
Weak batteries in remote  
Wrong device selected  
Remote sensor is obscured  
Change remote batteries  
Press the AVR selector  
Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote  
or connect remote sensor  
Intermittent buzzing in tuner  
Local interference  
Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent  
lights, motors or other electrical appliances  
Letters flash in the Channel Indicator  
Display and Digital Audio stops  
Digital audio feed paused  
Resume play for DVD  
Check that Digital Input is selected  
delay times and speaker configuration data,  
first put the unit in Standby by pressing the  
System Power Control button 2. Next,  
press and hold the Tone Mode 6and the  
FM Mode Selector @buttons for three  
seconds.  
speakers, output levels, surround modes, digital  
input assignments as well as the tuner presets.  
After a reset the unit will be returned to the  
factory presets, and all settings for these items  
must be reentered.  
Processor Reset  
In the rare case where the units operation or  
the displays seem abnormal, the cause may  
involve the erratic operation of the systems  
memory or microprocessor.  
If the system is still operating incorrectly, there  
may have been an electronic discharge or  
severe AC line interference that has corrupted  
the memory or microprocessor.  
The unit will turn on automatically and display  
the RESETmessage in the Main  
Information Display Y. Note that once you  
have cleared the memory in this manner, it is  
necessary to re-establish all system configuration  
settings and tuner presets.  
To correct this problem, first unplug the unit  
from the AC wall outlet and wait at least three  
minutes. After the pause, reconnect the AC  
power cord and check the units operation. If  
the system still malfunctions, a system reset  
may clear the problem.  
If these steps do not solve the problem, consult  
an authorized Harman Kardon service depot.  
NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase any  
To clear the AVR 310s entire system memory  
configuration settings you have made for  
including tuner presets, output level settings,  
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Technical Specifications  
Audio Section  
Stereo Mode  
FM Tuner Section  
Frequency Range  
87.5108MHz  
Continuous Average Power (FTC)  
Usable Sensitivity  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Distortion  
Stereo Separation  
Selectivity  
IHF 1.3 µV/13.2dBf  
Mono/Stereo 70/68dB  
Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3%  
40dB @ 1kHz  
±400kHz, 70dB  
80dB  
60 Watts per channel, 20Hz20kHz,  
@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms  
Five-Channel Surround Modes  
Power Per Individual Channel  
Image Rejection  
IF Rejection  
Front L&R channels:  
90dB  
50 Watts per channel  
Tuner Output Level  
1kHz, ±75kHz Dev 500mV  
@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz20kHz into 8 ohms  
Center channel:  
AM Tuner Section  
50 Watts @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz20kHz into 8 ohms  
Frequency Range  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Usable Sensitivity  
Distortion  
5201710kHz  
45dB  
Loop 500µV  
1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%  
±10kHz, 30dB  
Surround channels:  
50 Watts per channel  
@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz20kHz into 8 ohms  
Selectivity  
Input Sensitivity/Impedance  
Linear (High-Level)  
200mV/47k ohms  
95dB  
Video Section  
Television Format  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A)  
NTSC  
Input Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms  
Output Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms  
Video Frequency  
Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation  
Analog Decoding  
(Pro Logic, etc.)  
Dolby Digital (AC-3)  
DTS  
40dB  
Response  
10Hz8MHz (3dB)  
55dB  
55dB  
General  
Frequency Response  
@ 1W (+0dB, 3dB)  
Power Requirement  
Power Consumption  
AC 120V/60Hz  
72W idle, 580W maximum  
(2 channels driven)  
10Hz100kHz  
High Instantaneous  
Current Capability (HCC)  
±35 Amps  
Dimensions (Max)  
Width  
Transient Intermodulation  
Distortion (TIM)  
17.3 inches (440mm)  
6.5 inches (165mm)  
17.1 inches (435mm)  
Unmeasurable  
16 µsec  
Height  
Depth  
Rise Time  
Slew Rate  
40V/µsec  
Weight  
32 lb (14.5 kg)  
Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.  
Height measurement includes feet and chassis.  
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the Digital Revolution is a trademark, of  
Harman International Industries, Inc.  
TM  
is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. (Patent No. 5,386,478).  
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” “AC-3and the Double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished  
Works. ©19921999 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.  
DTS and DTS Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and is an  
implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license.  
Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Lexicon, Inc.  
Crystal is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp.  
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